Rural Portfolio Manager

• Build on your existing Rural Banking or experience from a comparable role
• Critical role focused on supporting the lending and deposit needs of an assigned portfolio of rural customers

Here at ASB, the customer is at the heart of everything we do. We are recognised as one of New Zealand's leading organisations with a highly engaged and talented workforce focused on accelerating the financial progress for all New Zealanders.

Whether its sheep and beef, dairy or cropping; ASB Rural Banking is a team of dedicated specialists who work closely with our customers.

We operate in an extremely competitive market and our client service is the best in the industry; we pride ourselves on our relationships, our commitment to unbeatable customer experiences, and how closely we work with teams across the bank to help our customers achieve their ambitions.

Te tūranga | The role

You will be part of a team looking after a portfolio of rural banking customers. Key to the Rural Portfolio Manager role is proactively delivering frontline service to a portfolio of high value rural customers assisting with their day-to-day banking requirements. As crucial first line support, you will assist a high-performing experienced Rural Manager with financial analysis and portfolio support whilst preparing credit submissions for new and existing clients.

This is a permanent opportunity to join our team based in Manawatu-Whanganui region.

Ō pūkenga | About you

Success in this role will come from your passion for rural banking and the rural industry coupled with your proven experience and success. A tertiary qualification in a related area is preferred, however it will be your sound credit writing and financial analysis skills combined with account management experience, strong organisational and communication skills that will underpin your success.

Your ability to deal with clients on a wide range of business issues will be essential to building strong networks and relationships while providing unbeatable service to your customers. Someone who is energetic, positive and loves to work hard and celebrate success will be the perfect fit.

Te mahi ki ASB | Working for ASB:

In our diverse and accepting environment, our people grow their agile mind-set, learn, evolve, and utilise their skills, while being empowered to make decisions.

We offer a competitive salary, great banking benefits, heaps of personal and career development opportunities, flexible working styles and parental benefits.

For more information see the attached position description, please note that all applications must be received via our careers site online.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply?

If this role sounds like it might be the one for you then please click "apply"… we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

Reference #

PS164235

Posted on

03 Jun 2026

Location(s)

Wanganui

Expertise

Lending, Relationship Management, Rural Banking

Work type(s)

Full Time

Application closes on 17 Jun 2026 23:59