Careers at NBS

About NBS

We’re a full banking service provider, dedicated to understanding our client’s needs and to providing a superior level of service. We make banking easy for our clients – whether individuals, families, businesses or community-focused organisations and work together to support their growth and success.

We believe in placing an emphasis on building long-term, personal relationships with our clients. Every client is more than just a number to us; they’re part of our extended family. It’s why our clients stay with us year after year and why we have multi-generational families who bank with us.

Banking that’s mutually beneficial

Unlike the big banks we're a mutual society. This means we’re owned by our clients, not shareholders and can think differently about our profits. We invest our profits back into the business to provide service improvements for our clients and offer support to local community groups through our sponsorship and community investment programme.

Our clients love that we play a part in building stronger, more connected communities by supporting and investing in hundreds of charities and community organisations in the regions they live in each year. Over the last 10 years we’ve invested over $8 million into our communities.

About the role

We are a growing organisation, committed to developing our people. Due to internal promotions we are looking for permanent full-time personal bankers to join our Nelson and Richmond teams.

As a personal banker you will provide advice on appropriate banking solutions to support the financial goals for new and existing clients. You will get to help people into homes and businesses, support them with their everyday banking needs, help them save money, and advise them on the best solution for their savings and investment goals.

Working in a supportive and collaborative environment, your banking knowledge and desire to go the extra mile for our customers will ensure they can achieve their financial goals and our communities will continue to benefit.

A growth mindset, strong attention to detail and exceptional time management skills are essential. At NBS we think outside the square to get things done, and get things done we do!

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have: 

• Experience in financial services, preferably within the retail banking sector

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• A strong desire to develop long-standing client and community relationships

• Level 5 NZ Certificate in Financial Services is preferred

What we offer

We know our people make us who we are. In return for your passion and commitment we offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including community and birthday leave, as well as on-going personal and professional development opportunities.

It’s an exciting time to join NBS as we continue to grow our business and invest in our people. If you thrive on delivering an exceptional client experience and seek to be a part of an organisation that gives back to the community and supports its people to be the be the best that they can be, then we would like to meet you!

Please attach your CV and cover letter via our listing on SEEK and state if you have a preference between Nelson or Richmond. 

We are seeking to fill these positions quickly, so whilst applications close Friday 30th January 2026 we will be reviewing candidates and arranging interviews throughout the application period, so don't delay your application.

To apply for this role you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand.

About NBS

We’re a full banking service provider, dedicated to understanding our client’s needs and to providing a superior level of service. We make banking easy for our clients – whether individuals, families, businesses or community-focused organisations and work together to support their growth and success.

We believe in placing an emphasis on building long-term, personal relationships with our clients. Every client is more than just a number to us; they’re part of our extended family. It’s why our clients stay with us year after year and why we have multi-generational families who bank with us.

Banking that’s mutually beneficial.

Unlike the big banks we're a mutual society. This means we’re owned by our clients, not shareholders and can think differently about our profits. We invest our profits back into the business to provide service improvements for our clients and offer support to local community groups through our sponsorship and community investment programme.

Our clients love that we play a part in building stronger, more connected communities by supporting and investing in hundreds of charities and community organisations in the regions they live in each year. Over the last 10 years we’ve invested over $8 million into our communities.

About the roles

We’re inviting applications from individuals with a positive, client focused attitude to join our Client Services team in Takaka. We are seeking applications for two separate opportunities:

The first opportunity being a fixed term position in client services from 5 January for 10 months, hours of work are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am to 5pm.

The second opportunity is a casual position in client services. As a casual you will be asked to fill in on occasions when the branch requires assistance to cover staffing shortages and/or special projects. An initial training period will be required.

In client services you’ll be the first point of contact for our clients, creating a friendly and welcoming environment to support them with their banking needs. From processing transactions and undertaking daily balancing to managing queries, no two days will be the same. You’ll enjoy learning new systems and processes as we continuously seek to improve how we do things.

Working in a supportive team environment, your exceptional client and relationship management skills will shine. A positive attitude, strong attention to detail and exceptional time management skills are essential.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have: 

• Previous client service experience, preferably within the financial sector
  The willingness and desire to exceed client expectations
  Accuracy and attention to detail 
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  A commitment to working as a trusted team player in a community focused organisation
  You bring your best, master a role, then look to take on what’s next.
• You’re looking for more than just a job; you see this as a stepping stone to a rewarding career.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.

What we offer

We know our people make us who we are. In return for your passion and commitment we offer a competitive salary as well as on-going professional development opportunities.

It’s an exciting time to join NBS as we continue to grow our business. If you want to make a difference and deliver an exceptional client experience, apply today! 

To apply for this role, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand.

Please attach your CV and cover letter via our listing on SEEK and state which opportunity you are interested in.

Applications close Sunday 28 December 2025.

NBS is not a registered bank.