Agribusiness Graduate - South

Westpac New Zealand Ltd; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand Ltd. offers a structured graduate programme designed to develop future leaders across business, technical and interpersonal skills through varied experiences and assignments.

Participants rotate through different business areas, support banking projects, and take ownership of projects with supervisor guidance. Training, mentoring, and exposure to banking regulations help build strong foundations for a successful career.

Qualifications

• Recent university graduate with a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in team environments.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Desirable: Internship or professional experience advantageous.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to business unit objectives by performing assigned duties
• Support banking projects and ensure milestones are met
• Take ownership of projects with leader supervision
• Set and achieve performance and development goals
• Rotate through different business areas for broader exposure
• Attend training sessions to develop professional skills
• Participate in mentoring and networking opportunities
• Learn and apply banking regulations and compliance standards
• Assist in identifying and assessing potential risks
• Comply with health and safety policy requirements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

The graduate programme aims to develop future leaders by building business, technical and interpersonal skills through varied experiences and assignments.

• Contribute to business unit objectives by performing assigned duties
• Support banking projects and ensure milestones are met
• Take ownership of projects with leader supervision
• Set and achieve performance and development goals
• Rotate through different business areas for broader exposure
• Attend training sessions to develop professional skills
• Participate in mentoring and networking opportunities
• Learn and apply banking regulations and compliance standards
• Assist in identifying and assessing potential risks
• Comply with health and safety policy requirements

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Essential: Recent university graduate with a relevant Bachelor’s degree
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in team environments
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Desirable: Internship or professional experience advantageous
• Critical thinking and analytical skills

Capabilities

• Communication and collaboration
• Problem solving and adaptability
• Knowledge sharing and intentional learning
• Customer focus and business acumen

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!

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater Applications close: 16 September 2026

Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.