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Specialist Property Lender
Avanti Finance is growing – fast
We’re on a mission to become the best specialist lending company in New Zealand and Australia, and we’re looking for ambitious, driven people to help get us there.
We’ve got bold goals and a clear vision for the future. That means exciting opportunities for those ready to champion new ideas, challenge the status quo, and grow alongside us.
If you’re hungry to make an impact, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love turning ideas into action – you’ll feel right at home here.
The role
Reporting to the Property Lending Manager, you’ll play a critical role in assessing and approving property loans within your delegated lending authority (DLA) and referring those outside your DLA for authorisation. You’ll ensure Avanti’s lending standards are upheld, turnaround times are met, and customers receive outstanding service every time.What you’ll do
- Assess property loan applications with a practical and balanced approach, ensuring compliance with Avanti’s lending policies.
- Approve loans within your delegated lending authority and escalate those outside your limits for authorisation.
- Maintain and grow referral networks with brokers, advisers, and key stakeholders to drive business opportunities.
- Provide clear and accurate instructions for loan documentation and settlement processes.
- Achieve weekly and monthly lending targets while maintaining service excellence.
- Complete all lending decisions and administrative tasks within agreed timeframes.
- Apply a strong risk and compliance lens to every decision, ensuring adherence to CCCFA and other regulatory requirements.
- Uphold Avanti’s standards by following the three lines of defence model for risk management.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience as a property lender or credit assessor within a finance company, non‑bank lender, or banking environment.
- Strong understanding of property lending products, structures, and policy guidelines.
- In‑depth knowledge of specialist lending and complex loan scenarios.
- Excellent understanding of relevant legislation, including CCCFA, and awareness of market trends.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and make lending decisions confidently within delegated authority.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with brokers, advisers, and external partners.
- High level of numerical competency and analytical ability to assess risk and affordability.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously, and adapt to change.
- Professional communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to handle challenging conversations effectively.
- A proactive, self‑motivated approach and commitment to ongoing personal development.
What's in it for me?
Within the Avanti Finance Group, you can look forward to flexible and hybrid working as we offer up to two days working from home following your initial training period. We give back to our communities through our support of Duffy Books, and by offering an Annual Volunteer Day for you to use for a purpose that's close to your heart. We believe in celebrating diversity, and we also celebrate talent and development by working with you through an established capability framework that puts you in the driving seat of your development while achieving business goals. You won't find a gender pay gap here, as we have great remuneration packages but as we all know there's more to an awesome job than the money. If you are happy and fulfilling your potential, while feeling supported, valued and empowered, then that’s a win for us! Fresh fruit, Healthy Food Guide Memberships, and increased Kiwisaver match is there for you to feel good from the inside out.
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Our values keep us grounded
Even as we scale, our values remain our compass:
* People First: We care deeply – for our team, our customers, our partners, and our communities. This is a place where you’re supported to show up as yourself and do your best work.
* Relentlessly Helpful: We roll up our sleeves and make things happen. Whether it’s helping a customer, an introducer, a teammate, or your own career, we’re here to make the impossible possible.
* Do What’s Right: No shortcuts. No ego. Just doing the right thing, every time. Trust and transparency are at the heart of how we do business.
We’re building a workplace where people are challenged, supported, and inspired to do their best work – because when our people thrive, so does our business.
At Avanti, you’ll be joining a team that’s as ambitious as it is grounded in purpose. We’re not just growing fast – we’re growing to be the best.
Come be part of something that’s making a real difference.
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