Area Manager, Business Banking - Canterbury

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Area Manager, Business Banking – Canterbury Based in Christchurch Full time, Permanent position Mō te tūranga | About the Role As an Area Manager you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the success of your team across your region. Reporting to the Head of Relationships Business, you’ll lead a high-performing team of Business Managers and Senior Business Managers where you’ll champion a collaborative, customer-first culture, working closely with other Westpac leaders in your area to deliver seamless, impactful banking experiences. With responsibility for Canterbury (Christchurch, Ashburton and Timaru) , you’ll be expected to travel regularly across the region to support your team and drive collaboration and performance. Your key responsibilities include: Leading and coaching your team to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and strong financial performance. Drive employee engagement, capability development, and performance. Embed robust risk management practices and ensure high-quality customer interactions. Champion industry specialisation to differentiate in the market. Build strong community and market presence through local engagement. Support process improvement and digitisation initiatives. Foster a ‘one-team’ culture, aligned with Westpac’s strategic goals. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? You’re an experienced leader who knows how to inspire and mobilise geographically spread teams. You bring a strong understanding of business banking and a passion for delivering value to customers. We are looking for someone with: Proven leadership experience ideally across regional teams and a track record of motivating successful teams. Ability to successfully lead a geographically dispersed team using remote collaboration tools. Deep understanding of business customers and their financial needs. 7+ years in banking, ideally within Business Banking. Experience in Relationship Management will be advantageous. Strong knowledge of Westpac’s products and the ability to structure complex lending solutions. Solid understanding of pricing, compliance, credit risk, and financial analysis. Excellent coaching and mentoring skills. Confidence in building networks and communicating with influence. Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with: 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best Additional 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 Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday 2 Volunteer days per year Ko mātou tēnei | 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 ināianei! | 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 tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater Applications close: 11 September 2026