What can I expect from the programme?
Our Summer Internship programme will give you an immersive, professional experience like no other in the real world of banking, here at Westpac.
You will join a dynamic team of dedicated professionals working on key banking initiatives to make an active contribution and bring your fresh perspectives while you learn.
You will also be provided with a special task contributing to your team’s work, that you will own, which will form the basis of the professional banking experience you will write about to complete your final year paper FNTEC397, FinTech Industry Experience.
Internships are based in Auckland and will run for 11 weeks from early November to late February, with a 3x week break over the Christmas period, and you will be paid a living wage for the 11 weeks.
Throughout the programme:
You will be warmly welcomed in your team, supported by your team leader and colleagues who will all take you under their wings to ensure you know what to do, and how your work contributes to the ‘bigger picture’ of Westpac’s purpose as a bank, which is all about to ‘taking action now to create a better future for our customers, communities, and people’.
Beyond your team work, you will also participate in a few facilitated workshops to learn more about how Westpac operates as a bank, our workplace culture, as well as gaining some key professional business communications skills.
We will also be very mindful that you are here to learn, so you will be encouraged to just dive in and ‘give it a go’, try things out, and learn from trial and error, and make mistakes, and at all stages we will encourage you to live your experience as your true authentic self, adding to Westpac’s proud and colourful mix of diversity among our people.
The day to day:
You will be provided with a laptop and Westpac email address, and work within the daily and weekly operating rythym of your team, which may well include working from home some days of the week.
As an intern you will also have regular 1-1 catch ups with our Summer Intern programme leader, who will provide you with an opportunity and the space to talk quietly and freely about how its all going, what you are learning about and receive guidance if you are struggling with anything.
Ōu Pūkenga | About You
To be eligible, you must have completed your second year of the BBFinTech degree and be in your final year of study and be able to set yourself up in Auckland to participate in the Summer Internship programme.
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:
• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts
• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year
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:
11 October 2026
