Req ID:
116824

Department:
Business Banking Christchurch & West Coast

Division:
New Zealand

Location:
Christchurch

Ko Mātou – About Us

Kia Hanga I Te Ao, E Ora Ai, E Tupu Ai, Te Tangata Me Te Kainga. At ANZ, we’re shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers. Mō te tūranga - About the role

This is a leadership role with real purpose. As A Senior Manager in our Business & Agri function, you’ll play a central part in supporting the financial wellbeing and long-term success of our customers across North Canterbury. You’ll guide a high-performing team of Relationship Associates and Managers, helping them to deliver exceptional outcomes for local businesses.

This is your opportunity to influence strategy, shape culture and strengthen ANZ’s presence in Canterbury. You’ll bring a calm and confident voice to complex situations, be a trusted partner for your team and peers, and make sound decisions with customer needs at the heart. In a sector that’s evolving fast, we’re looking for someone who brings both curiosity and clarity—someone who sees change as a chance to lead well and grow together.

Role Location : Christchurch

Role Type : Permanent, Fulltime Ka aha tō rā e kite ai? - What will your day look like?

You’ll be at the heart of the Christchurch and West Coast Business & Agri team—a space full of opportunity—leading a talented group and contributing to a clear strategic direction. Your focus will be on empowering our people and customers to succeed, while fostering strong, enduring connections across the wider community.

Lead, coach and develop a team of Relationship Associates and Relationship Managers to consistently deliver exceptional customer outcomes
Use your Agri expertise to support sound decision-making and guide team performance
Represent ANZ in local markets—engaging with customers, community groups and industry events
Help shape and embed frameworks that drive consistency across credit practices, team training, and operational models
Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion and data-informed thinking
Ōu Pūkenga? - What will you bring?

You’re a people-focused leader with a strong understanding of business and/or Agri lending, financial analysis and relationship management. You thrive in collaborative environments and bring clarity, energy and care to everything you do.

Proven ability to coach and empower others, creating a positive, high-performing team culture
Solid understanding of credit, financial statements and the needs of Agri Banking clients
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills
Experience navigating complexity while keeping customer and business outcomes in focus
Motivation to grow trusted relationships and contribute meaningfully to the region’s strategy

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you. He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? - So, why join us?

From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be part of a work whānau striving towards a common purpose: shaping a world where communities thrive.

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and community you need to take the next big step in your career.

We're a diverse community at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

At ANZ you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand's communities and this is one of the reasons that has inspired us to develop a multi-year Te Ao Māori Strategy called Tākiri-Ā-Rangi. This includes increasing representation of Māori and Pasifika people at ANZ. Join us and get involved in one of our affinity networks which help us to better understand and meet the needs and interests of our increasingly diverse workforce.

Kua wātea te katoa ki te tono. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with an access requirement or disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

To find out more about working at ANZ visit https://www.anz.co.nz/careers/ .You can

Wednesday 17th June , 11.59pm, (NZST)