Senior Relationship Manager - Agri

About Us

At ANZ, our vision is to create a world where individuals and communities flourish. We are driven by a unified mission to enhance the financial health and sustainability of millions of customers.

About the Role

Our Business & Agri teams support a spectrum of small to medium enterprises, from startups with straightforward banking needs to larger, growing businesses requiring specialized advice. Our goal is to help Kiwis launch, purchase, and grow their businesses sustainably by simplifying banking through digital technologies and automation, connecting clients to experts and opportunities, and providing valuable insights that foster sustainability.

In the position of Senior Relationship Manager - Agri, you will be instrumental in supporting and advancing the financial wellbeing of our Agribusiness clients across Canterbury and the West Coast. You will be a vital member of the senior leadership team for Business & Agri in this region, contributing to strengthening ANZ's presence in the sector and managing complex credit arrangements alongside high-value Agri portfolios.

This is a permanent, full-time onsite role based in Christchurch.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of sizable, complex Agri clients focusing on cultivating enduring relationships.
• Establish and uphold a prominent market reputation, driving client growth and representing ANZ to key Agri clients and partners regionally.
• Actively pursue new business by fostering collaboration with networks and customers, enhancing ANZ’s regional profile.
• Demonstrate customer-centric leadership by simplifying banking experiences through tailored, insightful financial solutions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and developmental support to Relationship staff throughout the wider Canterbury area.

Requirements

• Proven success managing customer relationships and risk, notably with medium to large-scale Agri businesses over time.
• Strong business development acumen with substantial experience in building extensive community networks.
• Wide-ranging network and established commercial relationships across the Canterbury and West Coast regions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including effective coaching, change management, and adaptability to evolving work environments.
• Excellent communication skills tailored to diverse audiences, capable of delivering customer-centric proposals supported by technical expertise and confidence.
• Robust financial analysis and decision-making capabilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work collaboratively across multiple teams while managing key portfolio responsibilities.

Why Join ANZ?

By joining ANZ, you become part of a dedicated work family committed to a common purpose: building thriving communities. We provide our employees with extensive resources, growth opportunities, and a supportive community to help them advance their careers alongside our shared mission.

Our workplace values diversity and offers various flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs, along with benefits including access to wellbeing services and exclusive discounts. We are also actively fostering a multicultural and inclusive environment, exemplified by our Te Ao Māori Strategy, Tākiri-Ā-Rangi, which strives to increase Māori and Pasifika representation within the company.

We welcome applications from all individuals and encourage candidates to disclose any required accommodations during recruitment or work. We aim to provide inclusive support to candidates with disabilities or access needs.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, permanent role located in Christchurch. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds and experiences.