Kia ngātahi te tipu o Aotearoa – Growing a better New Zealand together
Are you ready to make a real impact in the agribusiness sector? Join our dynamic 18-month Agribusiness Banking Graduate Programme and work alongside farming families across New Zealand to help them achieve their aspirations!
Applications are now open for our 2027 Graduate intake!
If you're about to finish your degree or have recently graduated, this is your chance to kickstart an exciting career in agribusiness banking. Join a global leader and make a real impact on New Zealand’s food and farming industries while developing your skills for the future.
Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist food and agribusiness bank. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients.
As a graduate, you'll join a friendly and supportive community where your ideas matter and your growth is encouraged. We value fresh perspectives and creativity, so your voice will be heard as we work together to shape the future of New Zealand's primary industries.
Our mission is to grow a better New Zealand together. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and sustainability.
Please note: Rabobank’s Graduate Recruitment process includes an in-person assessment centre which will be held on Thursday 9 July 2026. If selected, you must be able to attend. Please see more details below under ‘key dates'.
The Graduate Programme | Mō te tūranga
The Rabobank Country Banking Graduate Programme offers hands-on banking experiences across two nine-month rotations throughout New Zealand. You'll be supported by workshops, projects and a dedicated buddy who started as a graduate. Plus, you'll have ongoing support from mentors and coaches throughout the organisation.
You will work in various teams within Country Banking New Zealand located around the country; anywhere from historic Invercargill to sunny Whangārei.
About you | Ō pūkenga
We are seeking diverse, positive, ambitious and motivated individuals who have a deep connection with agribusiness and who are keen to help shape the future of agribusiness through banking. If you’re looking to launch your career and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
To be eligible for the programme you should have completed a tertiary qualification in the last 3 years or be working to completion prior to commencement of the programme in February 2027.
Whether you’re in your final year or have recently finished your studies, this programme is designed to support your transition from university to the workplace.
You’ll be an energetic self-starter, determined, eager to learn and be challenged within a diverse agribusiness banking environment. We are looking for individuals who are willing to work in locations all around NZ, as you will move between these throughout your programme.
Take the next step towards a rewarding career; apply now and become part of a vibrant community where you’ll develop skills, make lifelong friends and contribute to the future of New Zealand through agribusiness.
As a Rabobank Graduate, we will offer you:
Permanent employment from day one with a highly competitive salary.
A career in a global bank with strong ties to our international business.
Up to 5 weeks’ annual leave and the opportunity for career breaks
Individual profiling, mentoring, personal insight sessions and structured workshops focused on building your professional skills and your personal brand.
Strong values-based culture with a focus on engagement and growing capability.
Corporate wardrobe and/or Work from Home equipment allowance.
Paid Community Leave.
Plus, other great benefits including Insurance benefits and health and wellbeing initiatives.
Join us on our mission of growing a better New Zealand together and grow a rewarding career at the same time.
How to apply
Submit your application online including your CV, a cover letter and a copy of your most up-to-date academic transcript.
In your cover letter, tell us:
More about your deep connection with agribusiness
What value you would bring to the Rabobank 2027 graduate programme
How your skills and experience align with the graduate programme
Anything else you would like us to know that would support your application
Without your academic transcript and cover letter, your application will not be considered complete and may not progress further.
Key Dates
Wednesday 20th May: Applications close
Monday 25th May – Friday 29 May: Longlisted candidates will receive an online assessment to complete.
W/C Monday 3rd of June: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre.
Thursday 9th July: In-person Assessment Centre will be held in Wellington. Rabobank will assist with travel arrangements. To be considered for the 2027 graduate intake, attendance at the Assessment Centre is mandatory.
W/C Monday 13th July: Reference checks will be completed for successful applicants
Wednesday 17 February 2027: Graduate Programme 2027 Start Date
If you are interested in Growing a better world together, please follow the link and apply online or visit www.rabobank.co.nz/careers.
Our Values | ō mātou uara
Rabobank believe embracing inclusion, equity and belonging delivers positive experiences for our people and clients. Our great working conditions, broad learning and development programmes and the opportunity to work together for the greater good are reasons why our employees love working here.
At Rabobank New Zealand, we are committed to our values; we are client-driven, we take responsibility, we are professional and cooperative. We have an open culture, where you can be yourself and be valued for who you are. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, sex/sex characteristics, gender (Inclusive of all genders), gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or other diversity characteristics not mentioned. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we can grow a better world.
What We Do
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. is a full-range financial services provider that operates on cooperative principles. Its origins lie in the local loan cooperatives that were founded in the Netherlands nearly 110 years ago by enterprising people who had virtually no access to the capital market. Rabobank Group is comprised of independent local Rabobanks plus Rabobank Nederland, their umbrella organisation, and a number of specialist subsidiaries. Overall, Rabobank Group has approximately 61,100 employees (in FTEs), who serve about 10 million customers in 47 countries.
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