Risk Graduate Programme (Feb 2025)

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater 

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!  

What can I expect from the programme  

Our Graduate programme will give you an experience like no other and an opportunity to build and advance your career. You will gain exposure to working in Risk with the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people right across our organisation. We are offering a permanent graduate position on a tailored programme which has been designed with future leaders in mind.  

You’ll start with us as a permanent employee in February 2025. You will be involved in a 2 week immersive orientation to grow your understanding of Westpac NZ along with the wider grad cohort.  

Throughout the programme  

We’ll provide loads of learning and support to help you make the most of the experience with sessions that accelerate both your personal and professional career development.  

The programme is packed full of different roles, teams and project experiences, and you’ll complete two rotations during the programme to help you learn about different parts of your business area.  

• Rotations could include areas of Enterprise Risk, Financial Crime Management or across the various teams that make up our Risk Function.  

Your mentor will provide coaching to help you take charge of your development and navigate your career at Westpac.   

Day to day you can expect  

• To contribute from Day One and have an impact on our business.  
• Plenty of opportunities to get involved in grad life where you can build your networks and friendships with those you work with, including business leaders.  
• Give back to our communities through volunteering and sustainability initiatives.  
• Lead a project to solve a real business problem including presenting to key stakeholders.  

What happens at the end  

At the end of your programme, we will also support your transition to your next role with Westpac.  

Ōu Pūkenga | About You  

To be eligible for our graduate programme you must be in your final year of study of a university degree or have graduated in the last 12 months; You also need to be a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or an New Zealand Resident when you apply.  

We are looking to fill our program with original thinkers and innovators from all degrees of study.    

• Having problem solving ability, quantitative skills and strong leadership potential are advantageous but ultimately you will have a curious mind and desire to understand the interconnected nature of our systems, processes and people, whilst linking the risks and opportunities.  
• Experience in financial analysis, accounting or business administration 
• Ability to recognise areas of opportunity, to adapt and innovate and to drive productivity  
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)  
• Customer-centric, a team-player who exhibits drive, resilience and high levels of personal integrity and professionalism  

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac  

We embrace diversity, recognising the value people bring to us with their individual differences, qualities, ideas, and insights. At Westpac we are committed to our people, supporting them through various life stages, ensuring they continue to grow and have rewarding, balanced careers.

At Westpac, our mission is to have Aotearoa New Zealand’s best professionals, to be recognised as a place where talent is developed to its fullest potential and where aspiring and current employees see Westpac as one of THE places to work. Along with this, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 4 weeks of standard holiday + 5 additional days of well-being leave to support you to be your best
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits and insurance discounts
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV, Cover Letter and Transcript.

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.  

Whangai ka tupu ka puawai | That which is nurtured, blossoms and grows.