Senior Relationship Manager

About ANZ

ANZ is focused on helping people and communities prosper by improving the financial wellbeing and long-term sustainability of its customers.

About the Role

The Senior Relationship Manager, Central Region is responsible for building trusted client and partner relationships that help grow the business. The position centres on providing high-quality investment guidance, supporting client retention, and spotting new business opportunities. It also carries a strong leadership element, including contributing to regional growth plans, encouraging best-practice ways of working, and supporting the growth of colleagues. You will work with both internal teams and external partners to improve collaboration, strengthen the pipeline, and help drive long-term client growth across the Central Region, which spans Waikato/BOP through to Wellington.

Role Details

• Location: Hamilton
• Employment type: Permanent
• Working hours: Standard Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of affluent clients by developing trusted relationships that deliver an excellent client experience and support business growth.
• As part of the regional leadership group, work with the Regional Manager, Central to shape regional growth plans and lead their execution.
• Build a smooth client journey by coordinating effectively with internal teams, external partners, and intermediaries to meet client needs.
• Work with colleagues across the country to promote a consistent, best-practice approach.
• Encourage strong business development practices within the region and help build acquisition capability among existing Private Bankers.

What You'll Bring

To succeed in this role, you should ideally have a Financial Adviser qualification that meets the standards set under National Certificate in Financial Services Level 5, or another approved relevant qualification. You’ll also need experience in financial services and investment advice, along with strong knowledge of financial markets. The role calls for excellent communication, presentation, and networking abilities so you can work confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders. Being well connected in the community as an industry specialist will be an advantage, as will strong relationship management and senior-level stakeholder management skills. A broad understanding of the ANZ offering is also important so you can support a whole-of-bank approach to client solutions. ANZ values capability and growth, so candidates who meet most of the criteria are encouraged to apply.

Why Join ANZ

When you join ANZ, you become part of a team working toward a shared purpose: supporting thriving communities. You’ll have access to resources, opportunities, and a supportive network to help progress your career. ANZ also offers flexible working arrangements to help employees make work work for them, along with wellbeing services and discounts on selected ANZ products and services. The organisation values diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences, and is committed to building a workplace that reflects Aotearoa New Zealand. ANZ’s Te Ao Māori strategy, Tākiri-Ā-Rangi, includes improving Māori and Pasifika representation, and employees can join affinity networks that support an inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity and Support

Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments during recruitment or for the role itself, ANZ encourages you to share your access needs so additional support can be arranged.

Application Information

Search for reference number 116165 on ANZ Careers to apply for this role. Applications close on 21/06/2026 at 11:59pm Auckland, New Zealand time.