Technology Graduate Programme 2027 (Auckland and Wellington)
Worker Type:
PermanentHere at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."
We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.
Ko mātoutēnei | This is Us
Starting a career in Technology? Readyto learn, contribute, and build your futurein one of New Zealand’s leading Tech environments?BNZ Technologyisa 1200+strong teamthatbuilds, runs, and supportsthe tools, platforms, and digital experiences that help BNZersserve our colleagues and customers brilliantly.
Mōte Hōtaka| About the Programme
Our Technology GraduateProgrammeruns for a full year from Februaryand isdesigned to give you a rich, well-rounded start to your Tech career. You’llbuild technical capability, get under the hood of how a large organisationworks, and grow your confidence through hands-on learning, support, and connection. You’llbe part of a Graduate cohort,with regular technical and personal development sessions, plus a strongsocial culture with your Graduate colleagues and teammates.
What happens at the end of the Technology Graduate Programme?
At the end of your Graduate year,you’lltransition into aJuniorrole, which would beyour first promotion and an excitingmilestone in your career journey. Through ourEarly inCareer progression framework,you’llkeep buildingyour skills, stretching intonew challenges, and growing with the support of your leaders, teammates, and wider BNZ community. You’rea permanent employee from day one, so your future with us starts the moment you join.
Training and Pathways
Throughout the Early in CareerProgramme,you’lltake partin workshops that help you growyour technical skills, confidence, networks,and career toolkit. You’lllearn what makes high-performing teams tick, contribute to meaningful work, and be supported by your team and leader through regular coaching and guidance.
We’llshare full details of the pathways during therecruitment process. With thesize and breadth of BNZ Technology, there are plenty of places to explore,from front-end teams building our award-winning mobile app,Cyber Security, Data,AI,Engineering, and more.
ŌuPūkenga| About You
We’rekeen to hear from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking.Whetheryou’reabout to graduate with a degree in software engineering or another technology-related field, ifyou’recuriousabout Tech, excited by solving problems,and ready to learn, we encourage you to apply. Tell us what drawsyou to Technology, whatyou’vedone to grow your skills, what problems spark your interest, and whyyou’vekept going.
Our biggest priority is finding people with a greatattitude, a growth mindset, and the energy to get involved.Youwon’tbe expected to know everything when you join,butyou’llneed to be curious, proactive, and ready to apply yourself as you learn aboutour environment and technologies.There’sa lot to discover, and we’llsupport you as you go.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
An analytical approach to work and a love for exploring problems to come up withgreat solutions.
A genuine passion for technology and how it can help our customers.
Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to relate well to others.
Resilience and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.
You must also:
Hold a qualification in Technology or a related field.
Be a recent Graduate orhave finished your degree by the programme start date.
Be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident, and able to live and work in New Zealand for the duration of the programme.
Be available to attend one of our assessment centres, held between 16 -20November in Wellington orAuckland.
Be available to start a full-time role in February 2027.
BNZ Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working culture at BNZ
At BNZ, we put customers first, keep things simple, move with speed, take ownership,and wintogether. These principles shape how we work, how we makedecisions,and how wecreate better outcomes for our customers, colleagues,and communities.
What are some of the benefits atBNZ?
Good pay! We'llpay you right from the outset and as your skills grow.
6 weeksannual leave.
6000+ classroom and online courses, including platforms like Udemy.
Flexible working hours and a mix of working from home & in the office.
Staff banking & insurance discounts.
Nau Mai ki te Pēkeo Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand
Ifyou’reready to join a supportive team ofBNZerswho careabout the work they do, the people they work with,and the difference they make, then apply now - andlet’screate great together.
Please take note of the following important dates:
Applications close: Sunday 4 October 2026 (11:55pm).
Video Questions: From 12 October2026.
Assessment Centres: During the week commencing16thNovember 2026 (Wellington orAuckland).
Start Date: February 2027(exact start date to be confirmed).
Ready to take the first step intoan exciting Technology career?
This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”
Closing Date: 04 October 2026Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.