Business Partner

About the Role

At BNZ, we offer more than traditional banking. We foster an agile and dynamic environment where innovation thrives, aligned with our promise: "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way." Our team values wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and generous leave policies, all while providing opportunities for growth, learning, and career progression. Each day presents new challenges and chances to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with new and existing business customers in both office settings and within the local community.
• Develop deep, trusted relationships by understanding each customer’s unique business goals and obstacles.
• Discover and cultivate new business prospects through proactive networking, referrals, and market involvement.
• Assist customers with financing needs, particularly regarding business lending that supports expansion initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and specialists to deliver bespoke, effective solutions for clients.
• Represent BNZ in the local market through participation in business development activities, community events, and networking.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven experience with business clients within banking, finance, accounting, or similar commercial sectors.
• Ability to analyze financial data confidently, understanding business lending requirements thoroughly.
• Excellent relationship management skills to establish trust and deliver continual value to clients, alongside a proactive approach to business growth and identifying opportunity.
• A professional network is advantageous but not mandatory; equally valued is a demonstrated ability to build credibility and expand connections.
• Strong teamwork skills, comfortable working with specialists and support teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Sound knowledge of banking products, business lending options, current market conditions, and industry trends.

Team Environment

This role thrives in a setting that encourages idea-sharing, continuous learning, and development in commercial and relationship management capabilities. Team members receive strong support while enjoying autonomy in cultivating their own customer relationships and presence within the local business ecosystem.

Exciting Opportunities

This position offers diversity and meaningful impact by working with business owners at various growth stages. You will help empower clientele with confident funding, investment, and opportunity decisions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being franchise-focused, building lasting relationships, and witnessing the tangible benefits of their advice.

Additional Information

Join BNZ—a forward-thinking organization proud of our culture, committed to helping New Zealanders "Find their way." This is a stimulating opportunity to contribute to our bold vision of becoming a company people want to work for and clients want to bank with.

Application Deadline: 05 October 2026

Applications are reviewed regularly throughout the advert period, with the possibility of early closure.