Product & Marketing Graduates, 2027 Westpac Graduate Programme
Applications are now open for our Westpac NZ for our Product & Marketing Graduate programme starting in February 2027. Fast-track your career in Banking, apply today!
Permanent graduate position on a tailored programme, designed for future leaders
Opportunity to build professional networks to enhance your success
Get involved in Westpac grad life and embrace the journey and opportunities
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
What can I expect from the programme?
Our Graduate programme will give you an experience like no other working within our dynamic Product and Marketing teams where they create and deliver positive experiences and solutions for our customers and communities. Explore concepts such as divergent thought, design, collaboration, customer journey mapping and transformation.
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 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:
We’ll provide loads of learning and support to help you make the most of the experience. You’ll receive lots of opportunities for learning and growth that will optimise your role performance and career progression. Product and Marketing Champions, leaders and mentors will support you during the programme experience. The programme 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.
To help you to learn about different parts of your business area, you’ll complete two rotations while on the programme, across the various teams that make up our Product and Marketing team function.
The day to day:
Our Product and Marketing teams work with one another and teams throughout Westpac to deliver complete solutions for our customers across our product groups.
Securing a position at Westpac is a great place to kick start your banking career.
Expect to contribute from day one and have an impact on the business.
Working across a broad network of stakeholders, we develop relationships, build trust and help solve problems.
You will learn how to collaborate and utilise your analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver the best outcome for the business.
You will gain exposure to a project, based on a real business problem which you will propose and/or implement a solution and present to key stakeholders.
Ōu Pūkenga | About You
To be eligible, you must be in your final year of study or have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the past 12 months. Our Graduate opportunities are entry level roles giving those on the programme broad exposure across the relevant business unit. Additionally, applicants must be New Zealand or Australian citizens or permanent residents.
We are looking to fill our programme with original thinkers and innovators from all degrees. We call grads from all disciplines with a strong interest in: Sustainability, Products, Experience and User Design, Strategy, Brand & Marketing and Data.
Ability to recognise areas of opportunity, to adapt and innovate and to drive productivity
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Customer-centric, a team-player who exhibits drive, resilience and high levels of personal integrity and professionalism
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 and insurance discounts
Career growth and development – we promote internal capability
Employee recognition programme
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:
5 August 2026
