What can I expect from the programme?
Our Finance and Accounting Graduate roles sit at the heart of how Westpac supports strong financial decision making and performance across the bank. You’ll work alongside experienced finance professionals across areas such as financial control, reporting, analysis and business partnering.
Our current programme is based in Takutai Square office in Britomart Auckland and will run for approximately 10 to 12 months. You’ll start with us as a permanent employee in February 2027 on an immersive orientation, which will help grow your understanding of Westpac NZ, alongside the wider graduate cohort.
During the programme, you’ll build a strong understanding of how a large banking organisation operates. This includes gaining exposure to financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, regulatory and compliance requirements, and performance insights that support key business decisions.
At the end of your programme, you’ll be supported to find a suitable role that matches your capabilities and interests within your business area.
Throughout the programme:
We’ll give you the learning, support and growth opportunities to make the most of the programme, perform well in your role and progress your career.
Finance champions, leaders and mentors will support you during the programme experience. The programme is structured to help you identify your focus areas, while tailored training sessions help build and strengthen your technical and soft skills, accelerating your personal and professional development.
You can also expect to give back by joining communities, volunteering and sustainability initiatives, rounding out your overall work life experience.
The day to day:
Assist with analysing financial data and drawing out meaningful insights
Prepare reports and contribute to month end finance processes
Support stakeholders across the business with accurate and timely financial information
Gain exposure to financial control, reporting, analysis and business partnering
Develop your understanding of budgeting, forecasting, regulatory and compliance requirements
Work alongside experienced finance professionals who will support your learning and development
Ōu Pūkenga | About You
To be eligible, you must be in your final year of study or have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the past 12 months. Our graduate opportunities are entry-level roles, giving those on the programme broad exposure across the relevant business unit.
Applicants must be New Zealand or Australian citizens or permanent residents.
We’re looking for graduates who are keen to build a career in financial services and bring:
A degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset
Confidence working with data to draw meaningful insights
Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of your work
A genuine interest in banking, financial services and how finance teams support business performance
Interest in working towards, or beginning, a professional qualification such as CA, CFA or equivalent in the near future
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:
5 August 2026Skills Required
- Be in final year of study or have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the past 12 months
- Be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset
- Confidence working with data to draw meaningful insights
- Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
- Proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of work
- Genuine interest in banking and financial services
- Interest in working towards or beginning a professional qualification such as CA or CFA in the near future
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.”
