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Our People

The Rabobank Agribusiness Team is made up of more than 250 employees working from 27 offices across New Zealand.

Our people
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Bruce Weir
General Manager Country Banking

Bruce is General Manager of Country Banking. He leads a team of 280 banking specialists around the country, who are passionate about the food and agri sector. Bruce grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Wairoa, Northern Hawkes Bay. His banking career began in 2000 when he joined Rabobank as a Finance Officer and transitioned through various customer-focused and leadership roles before his appointment as General Manager Country Banking in 2019.

Bruce holds a Diploma in Agriculture and a Bachelor of Applied Science from Massey University. He has outside interests in both dairy farming and horticulture, which adds to his wealth of experience working in and alongside rural communities.

E: bruce.weir@rabobank.com

Upper North Island

Rua Crofskey

Rua Crofskey
Upper North Island Regional Manager

Rua was appointed Upper North Island Regional Manager in November 2023. He  has had a long and successful Agri Banking career, being a values-based leader and always leading with his team and clients front of mind.

Rua joined Rabobank in 2010 as an Account Manager and quickly transitioned to become the Lower North Island Regional Manager, a position he had held for the past 13 years prior to taking up his current role.

E: rua.crofskey@rabobank.com
P: 027 482 3124

Andrew Allan

Andrew Allan
Area Manager | Bay of Plenty / Gisborne

Andrew joined Rabobank in 2006 after previously working in the sheep and beef and horticulture sectors. Based in his home town of Gisborne, Andrew and his team help clients in the East Coast area, achieve their farming goals and enjoy supporting their local rural community. Outside of work, Andrew and wife Georgina, with sons Harry and George and daughter Meg, can be found as a family enjoying the east Coast beaches, lakes and golf courses.

E: andrew.allan@rabobank.com
P: 027 676 8718

Alex Moore

Alex Moore
Area Manager | Waikato / King Country

Alex grew up on a sheep, beef and cropping farm in Canterbury before making has way North to study at Massey University in Palmerton North  and then to the Waikato where he has resided for the last 18 years.

Alex Joined Rabobank in 2025 as the Waikato Area Manager, where he leads a team of high performing Agribusiness Managers that are driven to connect deeply with our customers at the kitchen table helping them to achieve their ambitions. He is also excited to build on the growth success the Rabobank brand and market share has seen in the Waikato. Outside of work he spends his time trying to keep up with his two young boys.

E: alex.moore@rabobank.com
P: 021 222 9031

Ross Neal

Ross Neal
Area Manager | Greater North

Ross grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Northland and, after finishing school, he completed a Bachelor of Business Studies (Agribusiness) at Massey University. Ross joined Rabobank in 2016 as an Agribusiness Manager where he successfully managed and grew a portfolio of farming clients.

Ross was appointed as the Greater North Area Manager in 2026 where he leads an experienced team of Agribusiness Managers in Northland and supports them to help their clients achieve their goals. Outside of work, Ross is heavily involved with the local Wellsford Rugby club where he plays, coaches and is on the committee. He, and wife Haylee also enjoy spending time together with their three young boys.

E: ross.neal@rabobank.com
P: 027 530 9483

Lower North Island

Shay Moon Lower North Island Regional Manager

Shay Moon
Lower North Island Regional Manager

Shay was brought up in Central Otago and now resides in Taranaki with his wife Alice and two young children. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago and a Post Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness from Massey University. He has worked in banking for more than 10 years throughout the Lower North Island.

E: shay.moon@rabobank.com
P: 027 651 2415

 

Brian Henderson

Brian Henderson
Area Manager | Feilding / Masterton and Havelock North

Brian grew up on the family sheep and beef farm near Marton. He graduated from Lincoln University with an Agriculture Degree and joined the Rabobank Manawatu/Wairarapa team in 2021. He enjoys supporting rural communities and helping farmers to grow their business.

E: brian.henderson@rabobank.com
P: 027 239 1151

 

Media Release - Chris Barron

Chris Barron
Area Manager | Taranaki

Chris grew up on a dairy farm in coastal Taranaki and now lives on the same property with his wife Rebecca and their three children. He joined Rabobank in July 2024 following several years working for Fonterra in farming operations and nutrient management. Prior to this, he worked in rural banking for 12 years and also spent several seasons sharemilking. Chris holds an Agricultural Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Studies from Massey University. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time on the farm with his family and stays active by participating in several sports including golf, touch, multisport and coaching rugby. 

E: chris.barron@rabobank.com
P: 027 263 7938

South Island

Micheal Dunn

Micheal Dunn
Regional Manager | South Island

Growing up in North Canterbury, Mike began his banking career in 2002 with Rabobank in Invercargill. He has been in various roles at Rabobank and is now the South Island Regional Manager leading a team of 80 staff across 10 offices in the South island. Mike feels privileged to be able to support his team and their customers achieve their goals and aspirations. He feels proud to live in a country where the primary industry sector and innovation is supported leading to positive outcomes for our communities. In his spare time he likes getting outdoors to fish, run, row or mountain bike.

E: micheal.dunn@rabobank.com
P: 021 517 329

Nicki McConnell

Nicki McConnell
Area Manager | Otago and South Canterbury

Growing up on a farm in the Waikato, Nicki attended Massey University completing a Bachelor Applied Science in Rural Valuation and Agriculture. She has spent the past twenty years in various banking roles (predominantly in Agriculture) and locations including SE Queensland, Australia. Nicki joined Rabobank 8 years ago and currently leads a team of Agribusiness Managers in Mid & South Canterbury. Nicki feels privileged to be a part of this outstanding team who operate in a diverse region supporting an array of farming sectors and excellent businesses. She resides in South Canterbury with her family.

E: nicki.mcconnell@rabobank.com
P: 027 722 4854

Nick Martin

Nick Martin
Area Manager | Canterbury & Tasman

Since attending Lincoln University and four years of professional rugby in Europe, Nick has worked in the agriculture sector in Canterbury for 20 years – more than 16 of those years has been in rural banking. Working with the most experienced team in the Canterbury-Tasman area, he looks forward to supporting clients by sharing their combined wealth of on-farm agribusiness knowledge. Nick and his family live on a lifestyle block in North Canterbury. Outside of work he keeps his hand in coaching rugby and can be found exploring the back country on a mountain bike or with a rifle.

E: nick.martin@rabobank.com
P: 021 378 438

Michael McHutchon

Michael McHutchon
Area Manager | Southland

Michael joined Rabobank in 2016 after a rugby injury interrupted his career in farming. He grew up on a sheep and beef farm in West Otago and continues to live on the farm alongside his wife and two kids. Michael is passionate about the agricultural industry and enjoys supporting new and existing clients to grow their agribusiness operations.

E: michael.mchutchon@rabobank.com
P: 027 350 4775