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Banking Specialist - Canterbury

11/27/2025

As a Banking Specialist, you will guide customers through their financial moments, offering tailored advice and solutions. You will build trusted relationships with customers and community partners while being the go-to expert in lending.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
We’ve been helping New Zealanders find the right financial solutions to suit their lives since 1861. We opened during the Otago gold rush as the Bank of New South Wales and became Westpac in 1982. Along the way we’ve grown stronger by joining forces with the Commercial Bank of Australia and Trust Bank – to become Westpac New Zealand Limited. We bank all sorts of people and businesses – from kids, to first home-owners through to big corporates and the New Zealand Government. Nearly a quarter of all Kiwis bank with Westpac, so we’ve got great experience and knowledge to draw on when it comes to helping people with their very first bank account, all the way through to their retirement. With close to 100 branches, and more than 350 ATMs, we’re one of New Zealand’s largest banks. We provide a full range of banking and financial services for personal, business and agribusiness banking.
About the Role

Banking Specialist, Canterbury

  • Various roles across our Canterbury Branches
  • Full time, Permanent position
  • Various rosters available, including Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday

Mō te Tūranga – About the role

We’re here to help our customers build a better future — and as a Banking Specialist, you’ll be right at the heart of that mission. Whether it’s lending, accounts, insurance, or everyday banking, you’ll guide customers through life’s financial moments with care, courage, and clarity.
 

You’ll be the go-to expert in lending, building trusted relationships with customers and community partners alike. You’ll spot opportunities, offer tailored advice, and deliver seamless solutions using smart tech and a whole lot of heart. If you love making a real impact and thrive on helping others succeed, this is your kind of role.


Nā tāu rourou – What you’ll bring?

We’re looking for someone who’s confident, curious, and committed to doing what’s right for our customers. You’ll bring:

  • At least 2 years’ experience in financial services, with solid knowledge of AML and related regulations
  • A strong grasp of credit risk and residential lending principles
  • Great local connections — or the drive to build them
  • Sharp communication skills (verbal and written), plus the ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines
  • Tech-savvy mindset and a passion for simple, smart solutions
  • NZ Certificate in Financial Services Level 5 (Lending strand) is a bonus
  • Tertiary qualification in Business or Finance is preferred

     

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
 

As well as immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you’ll be offered some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

  • 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
  • Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
  • Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
  • School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
  • Environmental and community care programmes


 

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

Applications close:

30 November 2025
Key Skills
Financial ServicesAML RegulationsCredit RiskResidential LendingCommunication SkillsTech-SavvyCustomer Relationship ManagementProblem SolvingTime ManagementAdaptability
Categories
Finance & AccountingCustomer Service & SupportSalesAdministrative
Benefits
Holiday LeaveWellbeing LeavePurchased Leave OptionsBanking BenefitsInsurance DiscountsSuperannuation SchemeCareer GrowthGenerous Parental LeaveSchool Holiday SubsidyEnvironmental and Community Care Programmes
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