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
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