Rabobank is the worlds leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our kaimahi (employees) who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for our clients.

Our purpose is clear of growing a better New Zealand together. Our commitment to our employees and customers is at the heart of everything we do.

Due to an internal promotion, Rabobank New Zealand is seeking a Senior Manager, Operational Risk to join our Country Banking New Zealand (CBNZ) team.

This role sits within the 1st Line of Responsibility and plays a critical part in embedding strong risk culture and effective risk management practices across the business.

About the role | M te tranga

Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Management you will support the adoption and ongoing implementation of Rabobanks Risk and Control Framework (RCF), with a strong focus on operational risk.

This is a highly influential role that enables the business to achieve its strategic objectives and build a strong risk culture while operating within Rabobank NZs defined risk appetite and an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

You will act as a trusted advisor, facilitating the identification, assessment, management, and resolution of risk matters, while supporting leaders to own and manage risk effectively in their daytoday operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CBNZ to foster a strong risk culture within the 1st Line.
• Embed operational risk management into everyday business activities.
• Facilitate annual and dynamic risk assessments, ensuring risk profiles accurately reflect business operations.
• Provide proactive risk advice to support sound business decisionmaking.
• Liaise closely with 2nd Line, Framework Owners, and Internal Audit to ensure effective and integrated risk management practices.
• Ensure new initiatives appropriately address risk, control, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate 1st Line risk reporting and monitoring, including stakeholder and committee reporting obligations.
• Lead thematic reviews in response to emerging risk issues.
• Train, mentor, and develop CBNZ staff on risk management and mitigation.

About you | pkenga

You are a confident and credible risk professional who thrives on influence rather than authority and enjoys working closely with senior leaders to enable strong business outcomes.

Ideally you will bring:

• A Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• 810 years relevant experience, including at least 3 years in operational risk within the financial services sector.
• Experience in broader operational risk frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and operate effectively in complex environments.
• Knowledge of banking and finance operations, regulatory standards, and drivers of operational risk.
• Experience working in Risk, Compliance, or business roles with risk management accountability.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially focused risk mindset with the ability to challenge constructively.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Organised, selfmotivated, and proactive.
• Collaborative, with a one team mindset and commitment to making others successful.

If you are interested in Growing a better New Zealand together (kia ngtahi te tipu o Aotearoa) please follow the link and apply online or visit www.rabobank.co.nz./careers.

Applications close Friday 22 May 2026

In return we can offer you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation with an ambitious growth strategy. We have a workplace culture that our people are proud of, where we embrace inclusion and belonging and strive to deliver positive experiences for our people and clients. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including personal and professional development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, additional leave benefits, a flexible workplace and insurance and financial benefits. 

Our Values | mtou uara

Rabobank believe embracing inclusion, equity and belonging delivers positive experiences for our people and clients.  Our great working conditions, broad learning and development programmes and the opportunity to work together for the greater good are reasons why our employees love working here.

At Rabobank New Zealand, we are committed to our values; we are client-driven, we take responsibility, we are professional and cooperative.   We have an open culture, where you can be yourself and be valued for who you are.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, sex/sex characteristics, gender (Inclusive of all genders), gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or other diversity characteristics not mentioned.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we can grow a better world.