Rural Corporate Relationship Manager

Nau mai ki ASB

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

ASB’s Rural Banking team is made up of experienced rural bankers who partner with customers ranging from corporate farming operations to large‑scale family businesses. We’re experts in understanding the complex and evolving banking needs of farming enterprises and pride ourselves on delivering strong outcomes for our customers and for ASB.

Te tūranga | The role

Reporting to the Senior Rural Corporate Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the development and ongoing management of a sophisticated Rural Corporate portfolio. Working closely with your customers, you’ll support them to achieve their financial objectives through the delivery of tailored ASB products and services aligned to their individual needs.

In your day‑to‑day work, you’ll prepare, analyse and present complex, large‑scale credit transactions. You’ll manage customer lending, deposits, one‑team referrals and broader banking requirements, ensuring the solutions we provide are fit‑for‑purpose and commercially sound. Building trusted, long‑term relationships will be key, as you deliver outstanding service to a portfolio of high‑net‑worth individuals and recognised industry leaders. Over time, you’ll assume full lead responsibility for these customers as you continue to grow and develop in the role.

This is a full‑time, permanent position based ideally in Timaru or Ashburton, with a car provided.

Ō pūkenga | About you

This is an excellent development opportunity for someone with a proven track record in analysing and structuring complex proposals, paired with strong communication, organisational and time‑management skills.

The role will particularly suit an experienced Rural Manager, or someone with strong financial literacy and a sound understanding of the rural sector, who is ready to take the next step towards a Rural Corporate Manager pathway.

You’ll be motivated by challenge, enjoy working with complexity, and be keen to play an important role in the continued success of ASB’s Rural Corporate business. Our rural team is recognised as a market leader, and this is a genuine opportunity to make your mark in the industry while progressing your career with ASB.

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?

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Successful candidates will be required to undertake several pre-employment checks which will include but are not limited to; Police Check, Credit Check, AML Compliance, Verification of your qualifications and may include checks both here in New Zealand and overseas.