Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are seeking a talented Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of digital experiences for Lending, Insurance, and Wealth products. You’ll work across front-end and back-end technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Experience in mobile development (iOS/Android or cross-platform frameworks such as React Native or Flutter) is not mandatory but would be highly advantageous and help you stand out.
Ko tō mahi | What you’ll do
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality.
Follow software engineering best practices.
Engage in requirement analysis and assist in technical solution design.
Develop new product features with a focus on quality.
Deliver project sprint commitments on time.
Participate in Agile software development practices.
Create and maintain documentation.
Support POCs and research activities.
Utilise experience with Jira and Confluence.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production incidents.
Contribute to shift-left testing and automation practices.
Collaborate on API and component design with guidance from senior engineers and architects.
Outcomes/Deliverables
Work collaboratively with the team and stakeholders, incorporating feedback when appropriate.
Adapt to changing priorities and demands.
Design, develop, test, and maintain applications with performance and reliability in mind.
Debug and resolve technical issues.
Produce relevant documentation throughout SDLC.
Support the project team from conception to delivery.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
3–5 years of commercial experience in Full Stack development with a focus on Java.
Proficiency with latest LTS JDK, Spring Boot (or other microservice frameworks), Hibernate, and OpenAPI.
Understanding of testing practices and automation.
Experience with front-end technologies HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, Webpack.
Micro Front End experience will be beneficial.
Experience in mobile development (iOS/Android or cross-platform frameworks such as React Native or Flutter) is desirable and would be highly advantageous.
Familiarity with DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and deployment automation.
Knowledge of networking, databases, and APIs.
Exposure to observability tools such as Splunk & Dynatrace is a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Passion for best practices and writing high-quality code.
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:
4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
2 Volunteer days per year
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:
24 January 2026Westpac 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.
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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.”
