Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Love storytelling? Looking for your next challenge in internal communications?
At Westpac NZ, we're looking for an emerging communications professional who is passionate about creating engaging content, bringing ideas to life, and finding fresh ways to connect people with what matters most. You may have started your career in communications in the past few years and are looking for your next career move. This role reports to our Senior Manager Corporate Communications and sits within the wider People and Communications team.
As our Corporate Communications Specialist, you'll help shape some of Westpac's most visible internal communications. From company-wide updates on strategy and performance to culture initiatives, leadership communications and enterprise publications, you'll play a key role in how we inform, inspire and engage our people.
Why this role?
This is an opportunity to gain exposure across the business and contribute to work that has real impact. You'll help tell stories that:
Bring our strategic priorities and performance to life
Celebrate the achievements of our people
Showcase the difference we're making for customers and communities
Strengthen connection, engagement and culture across Westpac
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
3 –5 years' experience in internal or external communications, journalism or a related field.
Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn complex information into engaging content.
A creative mindset, curiosity and a willingness to bring fresh ideas and new approaches.
Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality communications.
Strong relationship-building skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
Sound judgement and a thoughtful approach to communication.
A proactive, organised mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace.
A collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for working as part of a team.
Experience creating multimedia content, including video production and editing, would be an advantage.
A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.
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!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
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.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
Applications close:
18 July 2026Skills Required
- 3-5 years experience in internal or external communications, journalism or a related field
- Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills
- Ability to turn complex information into engaging content
- Creative mindset, curiosity and willingness to bring fresh ideas
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality communications
- Strong relationship-building skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders
- Sound judgement and a thoughtful approach to communication
- Proactive, organised mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace
- Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working as part of a team
- Experience creating multimedia content, including video production and editing
- Relevant tertiary qualification
Westpac Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Westpac and has not been reviewed or approved by Westpac.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Extensive paid and unpaid leave options span wellbeing leave, Culture/Lifestyle/Wellbeing days, purchased leave up to 12 weeks, career breaks, and various specialized leaves. This breadth supports work-life balance and accommodates a wide range of personal circumstances.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental provisions include 16 weeks full pay (or 32 at half pay) for primary carers, four weeks for support carers, and continued superannuation during unpaid parental leave. Additional supports cover domestic and family violence leave, Family Pathways leave, and grandparental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include counselling and coaching services, workplace mental health training, free nutrition advice, and health insurance access with pre‑existing conditions covered if joined promptly. Financial and lifestyle perks include banking discounts for employees and families and the myDiscounts program.
Westpac Insights
What We Do
Westpac is Australia’s oldest bank and company, one of four major banking organisations in Australia and one of the largest banks in New Zealand. We provide a broad range of banking and financial services in these markets, including consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services. We also have offices in key financial centres around the world including London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. Westpac Group's portfolio of financial services brands and businesses is focused on our vision, which is "To be one of the world’s great service companies, helping our customers, communities and people to prosper and grow.”
