Financial Adviser - Mortgages
Royal Oak, Full Time, Financial Services
Please Quote Reference Number 12391
  • Full industry specific training on offer
  • Reliable salary: $70k - $120k aligned with experience
  • Growing, friendly and supportive team environment

  • Buddy Mortgages is a boutique residential lending advisory firm in Royal Oak. Buddy's clients are based throughout New Zealand and range from first-home buyers to seasoned investors.

    Looking for a workplace that's down‑to‑earth, mission‑driven, and truly puts clients and staff first? Buddy Mortgages is seeking savvy, empathetic Mortgage or Financial Advisers to join our vibrant Auckland team.

    While experience in mortgage advisory, banking or lending would be a strong advantage - we're also keen to hear from those who are dedicated to building a successful career in our dynamic industry. You'll benefit from regular check-ins, useful trainers, and managers who actually listen. We're here to help you succeed!

    Why Buddy?:
    • Client-Centred, Salaried Model - At Buddy, advisers are paid a reliable salary - not commission, so your advice is always focused on the client, not on chasing the highest-fee lenders
    • Simple, Supportive Process - Our smart online forms cut through the red tape, letting you spend your time on impactful, meaningful work - no endless paperwork
    • Transparency & Trust - With backgrounds in banking and financial services, our team knows the industry - and how to help Kiwis navigate it with ease
    • Modern, Collaborative Culture - We're straight-up, friendly professionals who love helping everyday New Zealanders find the best mortgage, business finance, or insurance solutions
    • Varied Financial Expertise - Work across a diverse portfolio: home lending, small business finance, insurance, investment, bridging loans - the full spectrum
    • A Growing Business - Operating from a central Auckland office on Manukau Road, we're expanding our team to better serve more Kiwis
    Key responsibilities include:
    • Acquisition and retention of retail and small business customers to Buddy Financial Advisors Limited.
    • Assess customer eligibility to obtain bank facilities for a property purchase/refinance/restructure etc.
    • Present and explain mortgage options to customers.
    • Business Development - Enhancing your existing relationships and creating new ones who will refer you mortgage business. Undertake networking and marketing initiatives to enhance your brand and build your profile
    • Develop and service existing customer relationships.
    • Actively seeking out insurance opportunities (Fire and General plus Life and Health) then referring these customers onto Buddy Insurance Financial Advisers or if applicable providing quotations and closing sales independently.
    • Liaise with our comprehensive panel of bank and non-bank mortgage lenders to provide clients with a funding solution that is appropriate to them.
    • Liaise with other parties, (eg lawyers, valuers and real estate agents).
    • Meet requirements pursuant to always maintaining compliance and meeting regulation.
    • Data entry, client services, and credit writing duties as required.
    If you're self motivated, passionate, and tech savvy - you'll fit right in here. The successful candidates will need to complete the NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) - version 2 or 3 in Core Knowledge Strand and Residential Property Lending Strand if you do not already hold those qualifications.

    Benefits:
    • Earn between $70k-$120K (depending on experience), plus bonuses, 3% KiwiSaver, work phone, laptop
    • An immediate start.
    • Monday - Friday hours.
    • Hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate.
    • Paid birthday leave.
    • Ample opportunities for growth and development.
    • Work alongside some of the industry's best. Our advisers are often recognised with national awards, and we back your growth every step of the way.
    • We're a close, down-to-earth bunch who enjoy what we do. No egos - just good people doing great work.
    The organisational culture at Buddy Mortgages is inclusive, highly supportive, and a safe place to express new ideas and provide feedback.

    Sound like an opportunity you've been waiting for? APPLY NOW through our online application form below.

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