Technology Graduate - Software Engineering

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac New Zealand, we strive to create better futures together with our people working in partnership with customers and communities to build a fairer and stronger Aotearoa New Zealand.

What makes us unique are the 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. Because we’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. After 160 years of making New Zealand greater, our purpose remains the same – to help New Zealanders succeed. Our greatness comes from our difference, which is why we aspire to create a workplace where you can bring 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!

What can I expect from the programme

Our Graduate programme will give you an experience like no other – giving you the opportunity to build and advance your career. You will gain exposure to working in Technology 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.

You’ll start with us as a permanent employee in February 2025. You will be involved in a 2-week immersive orientation to grow your understanding of Westpac NZ along with the wider grad cohort.

Throughout the programme

We’ll provide loads of learning and support to help you make the most of the experience. The program is structured to help you identify your focus areas. Tailored training sessions build and strengthen your technical and soft skills - accelerating your personal and professional career development. 

• Rotations could include Cyber Security, Infrastructure Operations, Core Infrastructure, Data Analysis and Engineering, Software Engineering & Delivery.  It’s packed full of different roles, teams, and project experiences.
• See your contributions be released in production environments and used by Westpac customers.
• Learn about technology holistically while rotating through each area and make informed decisions about your passions, areas of specialisation and future career plans
• Improve your analysis, coding, engineering fluency by working directly with experts. Apply processes and methods to analyse and solve real business problems
• Support and coaching with a buddy and mentor : You will receive a mentor who will provide you coaching and help you take charge of your development and career planning and help navigate life at Westpac
• Networking opportunities to build business networks and explore new opportunities to help begin your journey and career planning
• Introduction to financial literacy

The day to day: Software Engineering

• Exposure to Cloud Computing and PaaS, Enterprise Engineering Tooling, Standards and Execution, Integration Platform as a Service & Site Observability
• Be part of the vision to enable teams to focus on delivering value at a speed and quality impossible for others to follow. This will be achieved by providing a seamless experience to our engineering community and our customers securely, efficiently, and at scale.
• Westpac NZ is undergoing significant technology transformation, so it is a great time to get in, learn and be part of working on and delivering our future modern platforms
• Support and coaching with a buddy and mentor: You will receive a mentor who will provide you coaching and help you take charge of your development and career planning to help navigate life at Westpac
• Expect plenty of opportunities to get involved in grad life where you can build your networks and friendships with those you work with, including business leaders
• Expect to be able to give back. Join numerous communities, volunteering and sustainability initiatives rounding out your whole work life experience

What happens at the end of the programme?

This is a permanent role and as you approach the end date of the programme, you will get this opportunity to work with your leader and our Recruitment Experience team to explore the “What’s next?”  You will be 100% supported to identify and secure a suitable role that matches your capabilities and interests within your business area as you roll off the programme.  How good is that?!!

Ōu Pūkenga | About You

To be eligible for our graduate programme you must be in your final year of study of a university degree or have graduated in the last 12 months; You also need to be a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or a New Zealand Resident when you apply.

We are looking to fill our program with original thinkers, innovators, and team players who are highly collaborative.   You will have a Computer Science degree or equivalent, examples of relevant technology experience during your study and the ability to recognise areas of opportunity, to adapt, innovate and to drive productivity.

You will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), be super curious, be customer-centric and be resilient, with high levels of personal integrity, professionalism, and drive.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

We embrace diversity, recognising the value people bring to us with their individual differences, qualities, ideas, and insights. At Westpac we are committed to our people, supporting them through various life stages, ensuring they continue to grow and have rewarding, balanced careers.

At Westpac, our mission is to have Aotearoa New Zealand’s best professionals, to be recognised as a place where talent is developed to its fullest potential and where aspiring and current employees see Westpac as one of THE places to work. Along with this, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 4 weeks of standard holiday + 5 additional days of well-being leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts
• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
• Environmental and community care programmes

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. 

Whangai ka tupu ka puawai | That which is nurtured, blossoms and grows.

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:

14 August 2024