Cyber Graduate

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 in Cyber security. You will gain exposure to working in cyber 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.

Our current programme is based in Auckland and will run for approximately 10-12 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: 

Our Cyber Champions, leaders and mentors will support you during the programme experience. The programme is structured to help you identify your focus areas whilst tailored training sessions build and strengthen your technical and soft skills - accelerating your personal and professional career development.  Expect to be able to give back by joining numerous communities, volunteering and sustainability initiatives rounding out your whole work life experience.

The day to day: 

• Rotate across key cyber teams to gain hands-on experience in Privileged Access Management, Detect and Respond, Assurance and Measurement, and Advisory.
• Support cyber operations by assisting with monitoring, incident response, and access management tasks.
• Contribute to risk and compliance activities, including audits, access reviews, and control testing.
• Engage with stakeholders to help deliver cyber awareness, advisory support, and policy updates.
• Analyse and report on cyber metrics to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

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’re looking to fill our program with original thinkers, innovators, and strong team players. Ideal candidates will have a background in Computer Science, with a specialisation in Cyber Security, and will be able to demonstrate relevant experience gained during their studies.

We value individuals who can identify opportunities, adapt quickly, innovate effectively, and contribute to driving productivity. You’ll also need to bring exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), a customer-centric mindset, and a resilient attitude — along with high levels of personal integrity, professionalism, and drive.

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

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