Awhi Tū - Rangatahi Māori Banking Cadet

Nau mai, haere mai | Start your career with Westpac

Are you an ambitious rangatahi Māori ready to take your first steps into the working world and explore where a career in banking could take you?

Awhi Tū is Westpac’s Rangatahi Māori Banking Cadet Programme, creating an opportunity for rangatahi Māori to gain practical experience, grow their skills and build a future in banking.  

You don’t need previous banking experience. We’re are looking for ambition, curiosity and potential, and rangatahi who are ready to learn, challenge themselves and bring their strengths, experiences and perspectives with them.

Awhi Tū - Creating the conditions to grow

The name Awhi Tū is inspired by our Te Kākano framework and the metaphor of the harakeke/flax.

The awhi are the leaves that sit alongside and protect the rito, the new shoot at the centre of the plant. They nurture the rito as it grows strong enough to stand, tū, in its own right and, in time, support others.

That thinking sits at the heart of Awhi Tū. Throughout the programme, you will be surrounded by experiences, development, relationships and support that help you grow what you bring, build your skills and take the next steps towards your future.

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

As an Awhi Tū Cadet, you’ll get hands-on experience through placements across different areas of Westpac. This will introduce you to a range of teams, functions and possible career pathways while helping you discover your strengths and interests.

Along the way, you’ll:

• Take part in structured learning and development togrow your banking, professional and leadership capability
• Rotate through different areas of Westpac and see how our teams work together
• Gain practical experience in areas such as banking, technology, customer service and corporate functions
• Work alongside mentors, buddies, leaders and other cadets
• Connect with Māori colleagues and leaders across Westpac
• Build relationships and grow your professional network
• Discover your strengths, interests and potential career opportunities
• Contribute to mahi that supports our customers and communities.

Mā wai tēnei kaupapa? | Who are we looking for?

We’re interested in  rangatahi Māori who have completed Year 13 and are keen to learn, develop capability and grow a career in banking and finance.

You could be a great fit if you:

• Bring ambition, curiosity and a willingness to learnAre ready to challenge yourself and give things a go
• Enjoy connecting and building relationships with others
• Are reliable and take responsibility for what you do
• Work well with others and contribute positively to a team
• Have basic digital skills and open to  learning new technology
• Have a connection to, interest in or willingness to grow your understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and te reo Māori
• Want to use what you learn to make a difference for customers, whānau and communities

Experience doesn’t only come from a job. What you’ve learned through school, study, sport, volunteering, cultural activities, whānau responsibilities, marae, Iwi or your community can all bring valuable skills, strengths and perspectives to Awhi Tū.

He aha ngā painga? | What will you get from the programme?

Awhi Tū is about giving you a strong start while helping you discover where your strengths and potential could take you.

Through the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Build practical banking and professional skills
• Develop your leadership capability
• Gain experience across different teams and working environments
• Build supportive professional relationships and an internal network
• Better understand your strengths, interests and future career options
• Grow your confidence in a professional environment
• Work towards transitioning into a permanent role, based on your capability, programme performance and business needs

Nau mai, haere mai

You do not need to have everything figured out before you apply.

Bring your ambition, your curiosity and what makes you - you. Awhi Tū will give you the experience, development and connections to grow what you bring, build your future and, in time, make a difference for others.

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. We’re a place where you can bring your whole self, your ideas and your ambition, and have the support and opportunities to keep growing. Here, you can do meaningful work, make a difference for our customers and be part of something bigger. Because when we each bring our best and bring it together, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

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 build a team rich in different perspectives, experiences and abilities. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodivergent, have chronic health conditions or disabilities. Your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, tē katia tātou | Together, we’re unstoppable

 

Applications close:

22 November 2026