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Westpac graduate programme.

Start a successful and challenging career with us.

Working with us.

As a Westpac graduate you'll work with industry leaders and innovators in a collaborative environment, to come up with the most innovative products, experiences and solutions.

We believe that our greatness comes from our differences, which is why we aspire to create a welcoming and diverse workplace where you can be your whole self, your true self.

We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. But you don’t have to take our word for it, see what our past grads have to say.

Applications for our 2025 graduate programme open in July.

What you can expect from Westpac as a graduate.

From day one, start with us as a permanent employee. We offer an immersive 12 month orientation programme, including coaching and mentoring support to help you succeed; tailored development workshops to guide and strengthen your technical and interpersonal skills; and a peer coaching circle you can lean on for support.

Depending on the area of the business you are in, you may complete a rotational programme to help you to learn about different parts of your business area, gaining exposure to different teams, methodologies and project experiences.

Your People Leader will be available to have regular catch-ups and discuss questions, concerns or feedback you have.

As you get closer to the end of your first 12 months, we’ll help you progress into a suitable position and continue your journey in Westpac as a university graduate alumni. 

A day in the life.

Application process.

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Make sure you meet our eligibility criteria to apply

To be eligible for our graduate programme, you must be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident, and be in either the final year of your degree or have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the last 12 months.
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Start your application

Send your CV, cover letter and academic transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) to our career’s website and answer the pre-screening application questions carefully and truthfully. It takes just 10 minutes to complete your application. Applications are open from 24th July and close 14th August 2024.
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Online assessments

Culture assessment: If your application(s) progresses, you will be invited to complete an online culture assessment which evaluates how you align with our values and culture. You’ll receive an email detailing what you need to do and the specific deadlines to complete it – this may only be 72 hours. Tip: Make sure you keep an eye on your emails and remember to check your junk/spam folders.

One-way video interview: Those who progress further will be invited to complete a short video interview. You’ll be asked to submit a video of yourself answering three questions so we can get to know you better. This is your chance to shine, so bring your ‘A’ game!. You will not be able to pause, stop or restart the interview so remember to check your mic and camera, and dress as you would for a formal interview. Tip: Get a feel the process first by recording yourself answering interview questions, and then watch it back to check your confidence, body language and ability to answer the questions being asked.
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Assessment day

For successful applicants, the final stage involves attending an in-person assessment centre in Auckland between 1st and 5th October. You will have the opportunity to meet us, along with past graduates and stakeholders, in person and ask any burning questions.

The day will include both individual and group assessments (for example, technical and behavioural-based short-form interviews) and gives you the chance to see if you connect with Westpac New Zealand’s purpose, values and behaviours, and ultimately decide whether we are the right organisation for you.
5

When will you hear from us?

The hard part is over so do not stress if you have not heard back from us, we receive a large number of applications for our programme. We are committed to providing a fair and thorough review of all applications. Please rest assured we are reviewing your application carefully and giving it a lot of consideration. Once your application has been reviewed, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
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The decision & pre-employment checks

If you have been successful after the assessment day, you will be offered a permanent full-time position in our 2025 Graduate Programme, subject to satisfactory mandatory pre-employment checks. If you know your future is with Westpac, we will need your acceptance within seven days of receiving the offer. Your start date will be 10th of February 2025.

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