Digital Graduate - Cyber

Air New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Job summary

Air New Zealand is expanding its Digital team with a Cyber Security graduate program in Auckland. You will gain hands-on experience across cyber security, risk and threat management while working with experienced security professionals to defend against emerging threats.

The programme welcomes final-year students or recent graduates (≤18 months) with a STEM background and a passion for technology. This is a permanent, full-time role with two intake dates in late 2026 and early 2027.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or another STEM discipline with a strong foundation in cyber.
• Final year of study with completion by end of 2026 or graduated within the last 18 months.
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in this area.
• Demonstrated passion and curiosity for technology beyond studies, including personal projects, open source, AI tools, apps or cybersecurity challenges.
• Thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and enjoys solving ambiguous problems.
• Have legal right to work in New Zealand in a permanent, full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Work on digital products and platforms used by millions of travellers.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and turn academic knowledge into practical solutions.
• Contribute to cyber security, risk and threat management initiatives in a fast-paced digital environment.

Skills

Cybersecurity foundations

Team collaboration

Technology passion

NZ work eligibility

Problem solving

Open source projects

Education

CS / SWE / IT / IS / Cybersecurity (STEM)

STEM discipline

Job description

Kia ora! ELEVATE your career with Air New Zealand

At Air New Zealand, our Digital team is transforming the way people experience travel through innovative technology and customer-focused solutions.

As a graduate, you'll be part of a team shaping the future of travel and work on digital products and platforms that support millions of travellers every year. From day one, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals, turn your academic knowledge into practical solutions, and build the skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact.

Our Team - Cyber

As a graduate in our Cyber Security team, you'll help protect the technology, systems, and data that keep our airline running safely and securely. Working alongside experienced security professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience across cyber security, risk, and threat management while helping defend against emerging threats in a fast-paced digital environment.

A little more about you

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or another STEM discipline with a strong foundation in cyber
• You are in your final year of study and will complete your qualification by the end of 2026, or you graduated within the last 18 months
• You have less than 2 years of professional experience in this area
• Passion and curiosity for technology beyond your studies. Whether you've built personal projects, contributed to open source, explored AI tools, created an app or website, tackled cyber security challenges, or used data to solve real-world problems, we'd love to hear about what you've been working on
• Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and enjoy working on ambiguous and fuzzy problems
• Have the legal right to work in New Zealand in a permanent, full-time role.

Why join the Air New Zealand ELEVATE Digital Graduate Programme?

• Join New Zealand's most attractive employer and build your career with an iconic global brand
• You’ll join us as a permanent, full-time employee, with the opportunity to start in either November 2026 or February 2027. That's right, we have two graduate intake dates!
• Work on meaningful digital products that are used by millions of travellers around the world
• Opportunities to work across different teams and technologies to broaden your experience and discover where you thrive
• Accelerate your development through monthly ELEVATE days, mentorship, and hands‑on experience with experienced digital professionals
• Be part of a collaborative, agile team where your ideas are valued and you'll make an impact from day one
• Enjoy great benefits, including discounted travel for you and your whānau.

What’s the hiring process?

We believe diverse perspectives build stronger teams. Our hiring process is designed to help you get to know us, ask questions, and feel confident you're making the right decision for your career.

Step 1: Apply online, 10 to 23 August

Submit your online application and tell us about yourself, your studies, and why you're excited to join our Digital Graduate Programme.

Step 2: Video introduction, early to mid-September

You’ll be invited to complete a self-recorded video introduction from the comfort of your own home. This is your chance to showcase your personality, share what motivates you, and let your authentic self shine as we get to know you beyond your application.

Step 3: Graduate day, late September

Join us for a day at our Auckland office, where you’ll meet Air New Zealanders, take part in individual kōrero, and collaborate in a group activity. It's your opportunity to showcase your skills, share your experiences, and get a feel for what it's like to be part of our Digital team.

Step 4: Chemistry chat, late September

We want to make sure you feel comfortable with your decision, so you’ll have a final kōrero with your potential leader, to learn more about what your day-to-day will be like.

Step 5: Vetting & offer, early October

Congratulations! If you’re successful, we’ll complete the final pre-employment checks before extending your formal offer. We’ll guide you every step of the way, so you’ll be ready to kick start your graduate journey with Air New Zealand.

Ready to Take Off?

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 23 August 2026.

Please note, this role is based in Auckland. If you’re outside Auckland, you’ll need to travel for the Graduate Day in late September and relocate by the official start date.

Additional Information

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."