2022 Agribusiness Graduate (Feb 2022)

He Waka Eke Noa | Creating Great Together

Finished your degree or in your final year? Navigating the daunting task of securing your first job can be tricky so we've done our best to keep this as simple as possible.

Te Kaiurungi | About the Role

Do you want to help New Zealand's' Agricultural industry thrive? Our programme will offer you the opportunity to become part of a business which has a proven track record of turning passionate graduates into outstanding Agribusiness professionals.

As a Graduate, you'll be matched with BNZ's best Agribusiness mentors in an on-the-job training programme which is supplemented by specific Relationship Management, Credit Assessment and Portfolio Management training. You will develop a wide range of skills enabling you to step into a client management position.

We're flexible on location, therefore, we'll match you to the best opportunity available in a location suited to you.

Ō Pūkenga | About You

Our Agribusiness Graduates tend to have studied an Agricultural focused degree or have a strong understanding of the Agricultural industry through their family. We're looking for diverse talent that is representative of our customers and will help us transform banking to enable a high achieving New Zealand.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Ideally you will have an agricultural background and an appropriate degree in agri commerce/ agri science/ business finance or similar.
• Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to relate well to others
• A customer focused, winning attitude
• Resilience and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in
• Māori cultural capability is also highly beneficial

You must also be:

• An NZ/ AUS resident or citizen
• Available for our assessment centre or interview (date to be confirmed)
• Available to start a full-time role in February 2022

Nau mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Working at BNZ

At BNZ, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. We know that every BNZer is unique, with a wide range of goals, ambitions, and lifestyles, so we offer a wide range of benefits and working styles to suit you.

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us. When we're at our best, physically and mentally, in and out of work, we can truly create great things together. We're here to support you to be your best with a number of wellbeing initiatives.
• Leave: We all need a bit of time off every now and then. At BNZ we're proud to offer the generous leave options you need and deserve - whether it's for a special occasion, an unexpected event, or an extended vacation.
• Flexibility: We're big on helping you balance life and work. We offer a range of flexible working options that help you be your best, wherever you're based. Talk to us about how we can make this work for you.

Important Dates*

Applications close: Midnight Wednesday 7 April 2021

Online Interviews: From Monday 13 April 2021

Interviews: From Monday 26 April 2021

Other Opportunities

BNZ offers graduate opportunities across a wide range of speciality areas. If you see your career starting in another part of BNZ, applications may be open later in 2021 for:

• Partnership Banking
• Digital and Technology

If those sound more like you, register on our careers site to be notified when our applications open.

Want to be part of enabling a high achieving New Zealand? Apply now!

*subject to change, and COVID permitting