Bank Manager - Wanaka

Bank Manager, Wanaka

Wanaka Branch

Full time, Permanent

Monday to Friday

Mo te Turanga – About the role

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Bank Manager is accountable for the development, leadership, and performance of our

Wanaka

branch.

Responsible for forging and nurturing key relationships both internally and externally to ensure our ongoing business and customer success.

This role is focussed on enriching the Westpac brand and will contribute to our commitment and transforming on how we connect with our customers and the spaces, technology and capability required to deliver a great experience for customers, staff, business partners, stakeholders, and the local community.

You will be responsible for inspiring and leading a diverse team of Banking Specialists and Customer Service Representatives, to meet every customer's needs across personal banking, business banking and wealth management.

Nga mea kia whai angitu ahau? – What do I need to be successful?

Most importantly, you will know and care about your customers and they will believe in you and your team, recognising Westpac as local heroes

In addition to this you will have :

Proven recent experience as both a successful bank manager, leader and lender

Highly developed interpersonal, networking and communication skills

Expert knowledge of the financial services industry

Deep understanding and experience in Consumer lending

Understanding of foundational Business lending (preferred)

FA qualification desired

Demonstrated experience in leading change

Commitment to and demonstrated coaching ability

A solid understanding of the local area (desired)

A business tertiary qualification preferred)

Westpac Hei Wahi Mahi – Working at Westpac

At Westpac, our mission is to have New Zealand's best professionals, to be recognised as a place where talent is developed to its fullest potential and where aspiring and current employees see Westpac as one of THE places to work. Along with this, we offer a range of benefits including :

4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave

Purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year

Banking benefits and insurance discounts

Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers

Market leading superannuation and KiwiSaver options

Environmental and community care programmes

Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave

School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holidays

Ko matou tenei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we're working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we've been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we're lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant 'W' on our building doesn't just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We're a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We're recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai inaianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they'll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tatou, kaha ake tatou | Together Greater

Applications close : 1 October 2025