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About IBM New Zealand

For over 80 years, IBM New Zealand has been working to solve some of the biggest issues facing Australia and New Zealand. Today IBM is helping doctors diagnose diseases, predict the latest fashion trends and create better services for citizens. This is IBM today, this is #anewIBM. As one of the world's largest technology consulting companies and with offices across Australia, IBM is the perfect place to start your career. 

Your role

They are in the market to recruit IBM Consulting Graduates. These are full-time permanent positions, based in Auckland.

Role and Responsibilities

The company is driven to stay ahead in the marketplace to be essential to clients, and this begins with talent. They are looking for passionate, original thinkers to join as part of the graduate consultant program, The IBM Services Associate Program.

• Get access to the latest education, tools, and technology including training and certification tailored to your role.
• Be supported by a network of fellow graduates, experienced professionals, mentors, and global communities.
• Work in diverse teams that champion inclusion and a culture of giving back.
• They offer a Floating Cultural Holiday Policy to enable employees to ‘trade’ official public holidays for a ‘cultural day’.
• All new hires are awarded grants to give donations to their favourite charities, or even partner with them as ongoing volunteers!
• Employees can participate in the IBM Employees Stock Purchase Plan and purchase IBM stock for a discounted price.

As a graduate, you’ll be a part of client-facing teams helping businesses change the way they work. They are looking for graduates to join in the following roles:

• Consultant – use consulting skills, business acumen, and technical knowledge to effectively implement technology into the client's business environment.
• Developer – design, develop, and integrate solutions using future-looking technologies, techniques, and products our clients demand today.
• Project Manager – ensures that client needs are satisfied through the formulation, development, implementation, and delivery of application solutions.

Training & development

IBM New Zealand understands that great employees are passionate about what they do and feel empowered to explore and try new things. The IBMers have access to countless educational resources and are encouraged to continue learning about the businesses and invest time into areas they find interesting and exciting. Read more.

Benefits

Employee benefits offered by IBM: 

• A health benefits portfolio that provides strong support for employee well-being and preventive care, comprehensive coverage to meet a range of medical situations, and solid protection against the cost of serious injury or illness.
• Income protection in case of serious illness, injury or death, including life insurance and disability benefits.
• A retirement program that helps build future financial security through retirement savings and other capital accumulation programs.
• Opportunity to follow leisure pursuits through vacation, personal leave and holiday plans.
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Career progression

IBM New Zealand offers transparent career frameworks for associates, professionals, and executives. These frameworks provide clarity on career pathways and consistent performance and promotion expectations. They empower professionals to discover and identify their next career moves by providing resources to support career growth. Read more.

To learn more about careers at IBM New Zealand, watch this video.

Work life balance

Here are some work-life balance benefits for employees of IBM:

• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
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Culture & vibe

IBM New Zealand’s greatest asset is the IBMer. They believe the strength lies in the diversity of the employees IBM encourages creative pursuits and passions outside of work because when IBMers can explore their curiosity, it gives all of them a new outlook on the world and its possibilities for emerging tech. Together, IBM can drive progress through meaningful innovation and action. Read more.

About you

To succeed in this role, they are looking for: 

• At IBM, they are interested in candidates who have a passion for technology. For their technical roles, the following degrees are well-aligned: Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, and other degrees with a technical focus.
• For the business roles, they will consider all degrees including Business Information Systems, Business Management, Finance, Commerce, and Economics.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as work independently when required.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, technology-based consulting environment.
• Are in your final year of tertiary education OR have graduated from a New Zealand University 
• Have less than 2 years of relevant full-time work experience,
• Maintain a credit average, and
• Are a New Zealand Citizen.

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from IBM New Zealand opens again.