Team Leader - Consumer Lending

Heartland

New Zealand
Confident credit professional with heartland knowledge
Sound lending decision making under pressure
Queue management and workflow prioritisation
This role guides a team of Credit Managers to deliver high-quality credit outcomes across Personal and Motor Lending

Job Summary

  • This role guides a team of Credit Managers to deliver high-quality credit outcomes across Personal and Motor Lending.
  • The successful candidate will balance operational delivery with people leadership, including managing escalations and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Heartland offers real opportunities for learning, career development, and shaping smarter processes in a digital-first environment.

Matching Summary

This role guides a team of Credit Managers to deliver high-quality credit outcomes across Personal and Motor Lending.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Confident credit professional with Heartland knowledge
  • Sound lending decision making under pressure
  • Queue management and workflow prioritisation
  • Delegated Lending Authority co-signing experience
  • Team leadership and coaching capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Customer-focused service delivery
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Ability to stay calm during busy periods
  • Experience with auto-decisioning enhancements

Key Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of Heartland systems and policies
  • Experience in Consumer Credit or Lending
  • Leadership experience managing direct reports

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