Based in the Waikato, either Morrinsville, Cambridge, Te Awamutu; however, we will consider a Northland location for the right candidate.
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Portfolio Manager to join our Agribusiness team, reporting to the Head of Insights and Research.
In this role, you will manage a team of Agribusiness Analysts across the Waikato and Northern regions, driving performance and enhancing their skills and capabilities.
As the Portfolio Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the career development of your team while also taking on more complex credit analyst work for key clients.
Your deep expertise in finance and agribusiness will allow you to step in when Analysts are unavailable, ensuring continuity of service.
You will optimise the team's performance and build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
Key responsibilities include: Lead and manage a team of Agribusiness Analysts, uplifting their performance and supporting their professional development.
Oversee complex credit analysis for high-value agribusiness customers, ensuring strong credit risk management.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and solutions.
Ensure continuous performance improvements and development of team capabilities.
Na tau rourou | What will you bring?
Demonstrated success in leading and motivating people to do their best.
Proven experience in coaching and mentoring in a high-performance environment to achieve sustainable business success.
High level of credit expertise, analysing financial statements and accessing risk to develop customised strategies.
Strong understanding of the Agri sector, including market cycles, supply chains, and industry-specific challenges and innovations.
Deep understanding of how individuals are performing and what engages them.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills and can communicate with credibility.
Proven best customer outcomes, problem-solving and planning skills.
Sound knowledge of compliance, security documentation, and Agribusiness customer base.
Westpac Hei Wahi 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.
School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday.
2 Volunteer days per year.
Ko matou tenei | 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!
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.
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