Question 1

Our Culture

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The number one question I get asked when interviewing candidates is: What’s Opes’ culture like?
Well, I asked the same thing of Ollie back when I interviewed for a role. He said “Look at it this way, you’ll never dread coming to work.” And, he proved me right.
Here, everyone is part of the team. We’re friendly, hardworking, and always manage to have a good time while we get the job done. People know when to knuckle down, but also love a good chat. Yes, sometimes your job will get busy, and with that might come some stress. But you’re among caring colleagues who are there to pitch in or lend a listening ear. And life happens too, right? We genuinely support each other through the ups and downs. Need a breather? Go for a walk with an office mate. Need a chat with management? Easy – we have an open door policy. Need to speak with a professional? We offer employees free, confidential assistance through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
From a values perspective, we believe it’s important to do right by people. We blend serious financial savvy with a seriously supportive environment. As a group of companies spanning the financial services and property sectors, we know that trust is everything. That's why we're committed to supporting our clients and always having their backs with top-notch advice, no matter which part of our team they work with. Our value of the year is Client First!

Question 2

What are the offices like?

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If you like nice office environments, Opes does them well. In fact, they’re a pleasure to come to each day! All of our inner city offices are open plan with a relaxed, corporate feel. They house cool art, big plants, ergonomic furniture and private meeting rooms.
For a change of scenery, grab your laptop and work from one of the many cool spots in the office: could be the kitchen, in reception, or at another desk.
If you need a pick me up, we provide plentiful snacks, all the types of tea you could ever want, a great coffee machine, and there always seems to be little treats in the kitchen. We also have fun Friday drinks and love to celebrate our birthday people monthly with cake, champers and a gift!
Both offices are close to supermarkets, public transport networks, and parking options if you want to drive. They’re also close to all the amenities you could ever want for a lunch break: go for a walk by the Harbour or Botanics; get good eats five minutes’ walk from our Christchurch office at Riverside; or head down the road to Commercial Bay and shop up a storm. Yes, it’s a bit dangerous for the wallet… but you need never have a boring lunch break.

Question 3

What are the opportunities for growth?

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If you're looking to step up, we notice and appreciate initiative and hard work. There are so many success stories across our Group of people working their way up into bigger roles with more responsibility over time. They showed their skills and a willingness to develop professionally, so we gave them the opportunity! And because our Group has so many companies, you get exposed to all sorts of roles that might interest you. If something does, and you have the skills to make the change, we’ll make it happen if we can!
Some career paths look like this:
Opes Partners: Receptionist –> CRM –> Financial AdviserOpes Mortgages: Loan Writer –> Junior Mortgage Adviser –> Senior Mortgage AdviserOpes Property Management: Leasing Agent or PM Assistant -> Property Manager

Question 4

Who are we not the right fit for?

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After reading all of the above, we probably sound pretty good and like a good fit for you. But are you the right fit for us? 
Full transparency, you’re not going to fit in here unless you meet the three key pillars to success at Opes:
Be good at your jobBe a nice person to work withBe compliant
Our culture is a high performance one, which means that, if you’re not willing to work hard and develop your skills, you won’t succeed at Opes. We’re constantly innovating and finding ways to be better at what we do, more efficient, and ahead of the curve. So if you don’t like change, aren’t open to feedback, or aren’t motivated do your best, this isn’t the place for you. (FYI: If you struggle to use tech, we’re also not your ideal fit)!
It goes without saying that you need to be a nice person to work with. No one wants to work in a toxic workplace! And because we’re all in an open plan setting, the way we behave and treat each other is super important. Our culture is one of the best things about working here! So you need to contribute positively to it by helping others, maintaining a positive can-do attitude, respecting your colleagues, and getting on board with company initiatives. Easy!
Last but not least, we value compliance. Not just because we’re regulated and have to tick the boxes… but because we believe that doing the right thing means we truly help our clients. We’re in the business of trust, remember? If you come across like a sales shark out to make a buck, no client is going to want to do business with you. So we want staff who are motivated to do right and really look after our clients first.

Come join us!

At Opes Partners, we believe that the right people make all the difference.

Our Culture

What are the offices like?

What are the opportunities for growth?

Who are we not the right fit for?

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