What can I expect from the programme?
Our Graduate programme will give you an experience like no other working within our dynamic Business Applications Engineering team. You will gain exposure to working in Software Engineering with the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people right across our enterprise. We are offering a permanent graduate position on a tailored programme which has been designed with future leaders in mind.
Our current programme is based in Auckland and will run for approximately 10-12 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 along with the wider grad cohort. 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:
Technology Business Application Champions, leaders and mentors will support you during the programme experience. The programme is structured to help you identify your focus areas whilst tailored training sessions build and strengthen your technical and soft skills - accelerating your personal and professional career development. Expect to be able to give back by joining numerous communities, volunteering and sustainability initiatives rounding out your whole work life experience.
The day to day:
- Work alongside experienced software engineers to design, build, test and maintain applications that deliver value to Westpac customers.
- Contribute to real engineering projects and see your code deployed to production environments used across the bank.
- Gain hands-on experience across software engineering disciplines, including application development, data engineering, AI-enabled solutions, cloud technologies, platform engineering and DevOps practices.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, product teams and business stakeholders to solve complex problems and deliver innovative technology solutions.
- Strengthen your programming and software development skills through practical experience, code reviews, pair programming and mentoring from industry experts.
- Explore emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and cloud-native development.
- Receive support and coaching from a buddy and mentor who will help guide your development, career planning and growth as a technology professional.
- Contribute from day one and make a meaningful impact through the delivery of software solutions that improve customer and employee experiences.
- Build relationships across Westpac through networking opportunities with fellow graduates, technology leaders and engineering communities.
- Give back through participation in communities, volunteering opportunities and sustainability initiatives that enrich your overall work-life experience.
- You will also work on a project based on a real business challenge, where you will design, propose and/or implement a technology solution, and present your outcomes and recommendations to key stakeholders
Ōu Pūkenga | About You
To be eligible, you must be in your final year of study or have completed a Computer Science Degree within the past 12 months. Our Graduate opportunities are entry-level roles that provide broad exposure across the relevant business unit. In addition, applicants must be New Zealand or Australian citizens, or New Zealand permanent residents.
We're looking to fill our programme with original thinkers, innovators and strong team players.
We value individuals who can identify opportunities, adapt quickly, innovate effectively and contribute to improving productivity. You'll also bring exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), a customer-centric mindset, and a resilient attitude, along with high levels of personal integrity, professionalism and drive.
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 a Computer Science degree within the past 12 months
- Be a New Zealand or Australian citizen, or New Zealand permanent resident
- Ability and willingness to work in Auckland for the 10-12 month programme (starting February 2027)
- Submit a CV and cover letter
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Customer-centric mindset, resilience, integrity, professionalism and drive
- Teamwork, adaptability, innovation and problem-solving mindset
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.”
