Relationship Manager

Your Role

Oxbury Agricultural Finance is seeking a Relationship Manager to join their team in Hawkes Bay, to drive livestock finance and farm input lending business. This position plays a vital role in building and maintaining strong client relationships within the rural sector across the North Island. As a Relationship Manager, you will be the key point of contact for Oxbury’s farming clients, responsible for understanding their financial needs and delivering tailored solutions that drive business growth and client satisfaction. This role is essential to Oxbury’s success and directly contributes to the strategic objectives of expanding their client base and deepening existing relationships with farmers, rural professionals, industry participants and referral partners.

What You’ll Bring:

You may be a commercially seasoned professional seeking a new and interesting challenge or you may be early on in your career looking for that next step.  Ideally, you’ll have some knowledge of the finance/banking sector, but what is most important in the role is an affinity with the rural industry and the ability to build credible long-term relationships with an old school partnership feel.  Ideally, you’ll be based in Hawkes Bay however candidates from the Waikato, Wairarapa or Manawatu regions will also be considered. In addition to being able to walk the talk with Oxbury’s clients you’ll also have:

Experience in account or relationship management within banking/finance or the agricultural sector.

Understanding of financial products, services, and banking operations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client relationships simultaneously and prioritise effectively.

Commercial acumen and the ability to identify and capitalise on business development opportunities.

Strong organisational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) systems and Microsoft Office applications.

A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Relevant tertiary qualifications along with an affinity and knowledge of the NZ rural sector and landscape.

A full current Driver’s Licence.

What’s on Offer

At Oxbury, they are committed to supporting the professional and personal development of their team.  Along with a secure established business with a strong brand internationally they also offer:

A competitive salary package + performance-based incentives.

Development and career growth opportunities.

Company vehicle + fuel card + full personal use.

Laptop and mobile phone.

Wrap-around support from day one enabling you to be successful in your role.

A collaborative and team focussed work environment.

Flexible working arrangements.

About Oxbury Agricultural Finance

Oxbury Agricultural Finance is a respected financial services provider dedicated to supporting rural and agricultural communities throughout New Zealand.  They operate as an agri-finance company providing livestock and farm input lending products. Oxbury Agricultural Finance sits beside Oxbury New Zealand which has obtained a deposit taking licence and will be originating term lending and overdraft facilities. Operationally these businesses run with separate teams, but a core part of the Relationship Manager role is working together with the deposit taking team to maximise customer opportunities in the market.*

Oxbury is committed to understanding the unique financial challenges and opportunities faced by their clients in the rural sector. Their mission is to deliver innovative, tailored financial solutions that help their clients achieve their business and personal goals. They pride themselves on their strong relationships with clients, their industry expertise, and their commitment to growing and supporting their internal team. Their values of integrity, professionalism, and client focus drive everything they do, and they foster a culture where teamwork, innovation, and excellence are celebrated and rewarded.

Hit APPLY or call Rebecca at Rural Directions on 022 690 1312 for a confidential chat.

Only job seekers who have NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.

Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026, however, we will be reviewing candidates prior to the closing date and may close the role early.