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Learn more about the Graduate Programme, what it offers, what jobs are available, and more.
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Graduate Programme
Careers at Westpac
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phone 0800 4TOP JOBS 0800 4867 5627 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm) |
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length of graduate programme |
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positions during the programme |
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benefits of the graduate programme |
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training and support |
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positions available and where they are |
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qualifications needed |
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| Our graduate programme runs for either one or two years, depending on the business areas you are interested in. |
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| During the programme you’ll be rotated through three or four positions, gaining experience and an insight into our business. |
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| Benefits of the graduate programme include |
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ability to try different roles and gain practical business experience within a major corporate operation |
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flexibility to explore business areas you might not have considered |
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career development support—you may be able to further your study if you wish |
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a competitive income and a number of staff benefits |
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successfully completing the programme can lead to a permanent position |
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| Our aim is to provide you with roles that give you a good insight into the business. |
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| For each position you will have a manager who acts as a mentor and ensures you get the training and development support you need. |
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orientation |
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on-the-job training |
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access to both internal and external training courses to support your career goals |
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| You’ll also have a coach for the entire programme who will help you identify your goals and plan a development path. |
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| We also run a workplace buddy system so you have the support of your peers. |
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| Your rotations |
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your first two rotations are usually fixed when you join |
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later rotations are decided once you know what areas interest you |
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| Location of graduate positions |
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many graduate positions are based in Auckland or other metropolitan areas |
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there are also opportunities in more rural areas and some opportunity for travel |
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your location depends on the roles available and your own preferences |
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if you move around or are relocated, we will help with costs |
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| Towards the end of the programme |
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we will try to help you find a suitable position in the bank |
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| Our graduate package is competitive |
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our starting salaries are competitive |
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your ability to earn will be aligned to your performance |
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you could get staff benefits like our preferential banking package and superannuation scheme |
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| We are interested in people with all types of degree qualifications—from agriculture, business or commerce, arts, law, science, education or applied computing. |
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| Your degree isn’t the only thing we’re looking for—your attitude, initiative and energy are equally important. Work experience and participation in community activities is also an asset. |
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| Qualities that will help you stand out from other applicants include |
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being a good all-rounder with a vibrant personality |
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being a go–getter, with energy and a ‘can do’ attitude |
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having excellent communication skills, both verbal and written |
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being able to relate well to others and work as part of a team |
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being passionate about your work and providing excellent service |
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empathy, integrity and an appreciation of cultural and social diversity. |
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