2026 Wealth Cadet

• Full Time, Permanent
• Primarily office based
• Must be based at Takutai, OR our Tauranga, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin, or Christchurch corporate sites for client meetings and in-person training

Mō te Tūranga – About the role

As part of our commitment to growing future talent, we've created a brand-new Wealth Cadet opportunity! Designed for ambitious early-career professionals, this role offers a unique pathway to develop your expertise in wealth management while learning from some of New Zealand's most experienced advisers.

You'll gain hands-on exposure, build technical, business and relationship management capability, and be supported by a network of leaders, mentors and peers invested in your success. Along the way, you'll work towards industry qualifications, develop a deep understanding of wealth advice, and play a meaningful role in helping clients achieve their financial goals.
 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established programme designed to develop the next generation of Wealth professionals at Westpac. The programme is structured to equip you with the qualifications, experience and confidence needed to progress into a Wealth Adviser role, creating a clear pathway for a long-term career in our Wealth team.
 

Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? – What do I need to be successful?

To be considered for this role you must already have Best Customer Advice (internal) OR the Level 5 Financial Services Core (external) qualification.

In addition to the above you’ll bring:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust.
• Great organisation, attention to detail and a professional approach.
• A proactive mindset, natural curiosity and motivation to keep learning.
• A genuine interest in wealth management, financial markets and client outcomes.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Confidence collaborating with others, sharing knowledge and adapting as you learn.
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics or a related field would be a bonus.
   

Just as important, you’ll be thoughtful, dependable and comfortable working in a regulated environment, where doing the right thing for clients and managing risk well are part of everyday mahi.
 

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi – Working at Westpac

At Westpac, our mission is to have New Zealand’s best professionals, to be recognised as a place where talent is developed to its fullest potential and where aspiring and current employees see Westpac as one of THE places to work. Along with this, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave
• Purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits and insurance discounts
• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
• Market leading superannuation and KiwiSaver options
• Environmental and community care programmes
• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
   

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

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