Associate

Worker Type:

Permanent

Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We’re looking for an Associate to join our Onboarding tīma, to help create a seamless experience for customers joining BNZ. Demonstrated KYC/AML and customer due diligence experience is essential, including onboarding personal customers and assessing a range of entity types such as companies, trusts and partnerships, incorporated societies.

As one of the first points of contact in a customer’s journey with us, you’ll help guide customers through the onboarding process, from their initial application through to establishing their accounts. You’ll work across digital and phone channels, answering questions, following up on applications and making the process as easy as possible for our customers.

This is a permanent, full time role that can be based in Auckland or Wellington.

For internal reference, this is a Grade K role.

Day to day, you’ll:

• Manage customer onboarding requests through digital channels.

• Support customers through the application process and respond to their questions.

• Follow up with customers by phone and digital channels to keep applications moving.

• Review active applications and ensure required follow-ups are completed.

• Complete customer due diligence activities in line with BNZ policies and procedures.

• Work closely with your tīma and internal stakeholders to deliver great customer outcomes.

• Look for opportunities to improve processes and the overall customer experience.

What’s in it for you?

This is a great opportunity to build your experience within banking and customer onboarding. You’ll be joining a supportive, growth-focused tīma where you can learn, develop and gain exposure to different parts of BNZ. Banking experience isn’t essential, as full training will be provided.

What you’ll bring | Tō rourou

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience.

• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Has a keen eye for detail and can work accurately.

• Is organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

• Is proactive, self-motivated and adaptable to change.

• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a positive tīma environment.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

If you’re customer-focused, enjoy learning and want an opportunity to build your experience in banking, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Closing Date: 03 November 2026

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.

Welcome

Welcome to BNZ Careers! We are excited for you to apply for a role with us.

About Us

We're the bank for New Zealand. Our purpose is to serve customers well and help our communities prosper. Every day we find ways for our customers, our people, and our communities to thrive through strong values, diverse teams, and great people - just like you.