BNZ Partners is a business bank uniquely designed around the customer. It puts the needs of the customer at the centre, with a dedicated Partner (banker) and specialist knowledge so that they are supported at every stage of growth. This operating model is completely unique, and BNZ Partners is the only financial institution operating in this way.
It’s because of this different way of working the BNZ Partners can get to know customers’ businesses and create the right solutions, customised to needs and aspirations at any given stage of the business cycle.
As a business grows, it becomes more complicated. That means businesses need to work with a team who not only understand complexity but excel at it. BNZ has a network of finance and industry specialists across New Zealand, with the combined knowledge and expertise to provide tailored solutions specific to a customer’s business challenges and opportunities.
By establishing scale and structure within its relationship teams, BNZ can offer a deep industry understanding across a range of sectors.
The idea of the Partners Centre originated ten years ago when BNZ strived for a better way to connect the bank’s customers, while also making the Partners more accessible to their customers. Partner Centres are about doing business wherever you are in New Zealand. Its effectively an office away from the office and is free for customers to use. There are over 30 centres across the country, which have been used for everything from Treaty of Waitangi negotiations, to board meetings, to fashion shows.
The dedicated Partners are also based at the Partners Centres to encourage more interactions between our customers and their Partners, as well as creating the opportunity to connect customers, in a shared space environment.
Small to medium enterprises are the backbone of the New Zealand economy, and with this in mind, no matter how big or small these businesses are, BNZ is committed to supporting them through their growth journey. BNZ also runs a multitude of investment campaigns and initiatives such as the Supersize SME programme, BNZ Connect evenings, voluntary community work, through to Icehouse scholarships and the Kiwi Landing Pad programme geared at helping New Zealand companies achieve growth in their business.
