Bank Manager

• Location to be confirmed for the right candidate
• Full time, Permanent
• Monday to Friday (occasional Saturdays if the branch is 6 day trading)

Ready to lead a team that's as passionate about people as they are about banking? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Bank Manager to take the reins in one of our vibrant Manawatū-Whanganui regional branches. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you'll be the driving force behind your team's success, leading with heart, strategy, and a whole lot of local pride.

This role is all about connection. You'll be shaping how we show up for our customers, our communities, and each other; through modern spaces, smart tech, and a team that's empowered to deliver exceptional experiences. You'll lead a talented crew of Banking Specialists and Customer Service Representatives, supported with by an Assistant Bank Manager, helping them grow and thrive while delivering top-tier service across personal banking, business banking, and wealth.

You're a natural connector. Your customers know you, trust you, and see your team as local legends. You bring energy, empathy, and expertise to everything you do. To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Proven experience as a successful leader, and ideally lender
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and communication skills
• Expert knowledge of the financial services industry
• A knack for leading change and coaching others
• FA qualification (desired)
• Local insight and community awareness (a bonus)
• A business tertiary qualification (preferred)

Westpac Hei Wāhi 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 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:

10 November 2025