Job Description
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 progress for all New Zealanders.
ASB's Rural Corporate team is a team of experienced rural bankers who manage the portfolio of ASB Rural's largest rural customers ranging from corporate farming operations to large scale family businesses. We're experts in understanding the banking requirements for farming businesses which have significant complexity and risk to deliver great banking outcomes for both our customers and the bank.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Rural Corporate Relationship Manager to join our team based in the Canterbury region.
Te tūranga | The role:
Reporting to the Senior Rural Corporate Manager, you will be responsible for the development and ongoing management of complex Rural Corporate business from within a current portfolio; assisting these businesses to meet their financial objectives through the promotion of ASB products and services suited to their ongoing individual needs.
As part of your day to day activities, you will prepare, analyse and communicate complex large-scale credit transactions, manage your customers lending, deposit, one team referrals and other banking requirements to ensure we are providing solutions best suited to their financial needs. You will establish strong working relationships with your customers; providing outstanding customer service to a portfolio of high net worth individuals and key industry leaders. Ultimately you will assume the lead responsibility for these customers as you develop in the role.
Ō pūkenga | About you:
This is an outstanding development opportunity for someone with experience and a proven track record in analysing and structuring complex proposals, with outstanding communication, organisational and time-management skills. Typically, this role would appeal to an experienced Rural Manager and/or a person with strong financial literacy and an understanding of the rural sector who is looking to develop into a Rural Corporate Manager role.
This is a challenging yet rewarding role for someone to be a key part of the ongoing Rural Corporate success story. Our rural team are recognised as market leaders, and this is a fantastic career move to make your mark in the industry and further your growth and success 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?
If this role sounds like it might be the one for you then please click "apply"… we'd love to hear from you!
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.
Job details
Reference #
KG162613
Posted on
02 Dec 2026
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Business Banking, Rural Banking
Work type(s)
Full Time
Application closes on 11 Dec 2026 23:59
ASB's Rural Corporate team is a team of experienced rural bankers who manage the portfolio of ASB Rural's largest rural customers ranging from corporate farming operations to large scale family businesses. We're experts in understanding the banking requirements for farming businesses which have significant complexity and risk to deliver great banking outcomes for both our customers and the bank.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Rural Corporate Relationship Manager to join our team based in the Canterbury region.
Te tūranga | The role:
Reporting to the Senior Rural Corporate Manager, you will be responsible for the development and ongoing management of complex Rural Corporate business from within a current portfolio; assisting these businesses to meet their financial objectives through the promotion of ASB products and services suited to their ongoing individual needs.
As part of your day to day activities, you will prepare, analyse and communicate complex large-scale credit transactions, manage your customers lending, deposit, one team referrals and other banking requirements to ensure we are providing solutions best suited to their financial needs. You will establish strong working relationships with your customers; providing outstanding customer service to a portfolio of high net worth individuals and key industry leaders. Ultimately you will assume the lead responsibility for these customers as you develop in the role.
Ō pūkenga | About you:
This is an outstanding development opportunity for someone with experience and a proven track record in analysing and structuring complex proposals, with outstanding communication, organisational and time-management skills. Typically, this role would appeal to an experienced Rural Manager and/or a person with strong financial literacy and an understanding of the rural sector who is looking to develop into a Rural Corporate Manager role.
This is a challenging yet rewarding role for someone to be a key part of the ongoing Rural Corporate success story. Our rural team are recognised as market leaders, and this is a fantastic career move to make your mark in the industry and further your growth and success 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?
If this role sounds like it might be the one for you then please click "apply"… we'd love to hear from you!
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.
Job details
Reference #
KG162613
Posted on
02 Dec 2026
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Business Banking, Rural Banking
Work type(s)
Full Time
Application closes on 11 Dec 2026 23:59
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Rural Corporate Relationship Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
