Regional Manager Waikato

• Leading our Waikato region
• Permanent, Full-time position
• Based in Hamilton
   

Mō te Tūranga - About the role:

We're looking for a purpose-led leader to join our Community Banking team as a Regional Manager. This is a highly visible and influential role where you'll champion Westpac's commitment to supporting local communities, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and empowering your people to thrive.

Reporting to the Head of Community Banking North you'll lead a team of Bank Managers and frontline staff, spending most of your time actively coaching, connecting, and collaborating. You'll be the face of Westpac in your region — building trust, driving performance, and creating meaningful impact for the people and places we serve.

Your community-focused leadership will include:

• Building a high-performance culture rooted in care, inclusion, and service
• Partnering with local organisations, iwi, and community groups to strengthen regional relationships
• Leading your team to deliver Best Customer Outcomes across all channels
• Driving regional business plans aligned to national strategy and local needs
• Championing innovation and digital solutions that improve lives and streamline service
• Supporting capability development, retention, and succession planning
• Ensuring compliance and proactively managing risk
• Maximising regional sponsorships and community initiatives to deepen our local impact
   

Na tōu rourou - What will you bring?

We're seeking community-minded leaders who bring heart, vision, and a drive to make a difference. You'll be someone who thrives in a people-first environment and knows how to inspire teams to deliver with purpose.

We'd like to see applications from individuals who demonstrate:

• Proven experience in banking or financial services, with a strong customer and community lens
• Success in leading large, diverse teams with a focus on coaching, development, and wellbeing
• A track record of delivering results in customer-centric environments within competitive markets
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to engage meaningfully across communities and partners
• A mindset driven by innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial and risk frameworks
• Resilience, adaptability, and a passion for purpose-led leadership
• A commitment to te ao Māori and cultural awareness, fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued
   

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

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