Agribusiness Manager

Opportunity Overview

Join Rabobank New Zealand, recognized as the 2025 Roy Morgan New Zealand Customer Satisfaction Award Winner for Bank of the Year, and the world leader in food and agribusiness banking. We are searching for a skilled Agribusiness Manager to bolster our Country Banking team by managing and expanding a portfolio centered on rural and agribusiness clients, leveraging your relationship-building and business development expertise.

Role Details

As an Agribusiness Manager, you will collaborate with leading farming and agribusiness customers across New Zealand, enabling their growth through customized financial solutions and trusted consultancy. Bringing together your passion for the agricultural sector, commercial acumen, and relationship management skills, you will cultivate a prosperous portfolio delivering significant client outcomes. Supported by experts in Credit, Operations, RaboResearch, and product teams, you will devise innovative solutions, nurture client connections, and contribute to mutual long-term success. This position is based in Hamilton and involves regular travel throughout the Morrinsville region.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in rural agribusiness banking or business/corporate banking focusing on agriculture.
• Thorough understanding of the rural industry and specialized financial products tailored to agribusiness.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Integrity-driven with strong dedication to client service.
• A tertiary qualification in finance, economics, accounting, or agriculture is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute as part of a team.

Day-to-day responsibilities include working with deal teams to identify capital structures, ensuring meticulous credit application processes, and demonstrating leadership and mentorship.

Employee Benefits

• Eligibility for the bank’s annual variable remuneration incentive plan.
• Well-being perks such as complimentary flu vaccinations, two days of well-being leave, webinars focused on wellness, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous annual leave including eligibility for an additional week of bonus leave, with options to purchase up to two extra weeks yearly.
• Professional growth through training and development programs.
• Parental leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid leave and continued employer KiwiSaver contributions for 52 weeks for new parents.
• Active social club with various engaging activities throughout the year.
• Paid Community Leave Day to participate in volunteer work supporting the local community.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Rabobank values an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment that champions diversity across ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, and other characteristics. We foster a culture where employees can be authentic and appreciated for who they are. The role will close for applications on Sunday, 30 August 2026.