Banking Specialist

Hastings

Full-time, Permanent position

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

We’re here to help our customers build a better future — and as a Banking Specialist, you’ll be right at the heart of that mission. Whether it’s lending, accounts, insurance, or everyday banking, you’ll guide customers through life’s financial moments with care, courage, and clarity.

You’ll be the go-to expert in lending, building trusted relationships with customers and community partners alike. You’ll spot opportunities, offer tailored advice, and deliver seamless solutions using smart tech and a whole lot of heart. If you love making a real impact and thrive on helping others succeed, this is your kind of role.

We’re here to help our customers build a better future — and as a Banking Specialist, you’ll be right at the heart of that mission. Whether it’s lending, accounts, insurance, or everyday banking, you’ll guide customers through life’s financial moments with care, courage, and clarity.

You’ll be the go-to expert in lending, building trusted relationships with customers and community partners alike. You’ll spot opportunities, offer tailored advice, and deliver seamless solutions using smart tech and a whole lot of heart. If you love making a real impact and thrive on helping others succeed, this is your kind of role.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

We’re looking for someone who’s confident, curious, and committed to doing what’s right for our customers. You might already have lending experience - or you might be ready to grow into it. Either way, you’ll bring:

- At least 2 years’ experience in a professional or customer-focused role, ideally within financial services- An understanding of risk, regulation, and doing business safely- The ability to build trust and rapport with customers and community partners- Clear communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to manage competing priorities- A tech-savvy mindset and a passion for simple, smart solutions- NZ Certificate in Financial Services Level 5 (Lending strand) is a bonus- Tertiary qualification in Business or Finance is preferred

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

- 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, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme- Growth and development - we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility- Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers- Generous parental leave - and top up government paid parental leave- School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday- Environmental and community care programmes

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

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:
14 December 2025