Rabobank New Zealand Country Banking Graduate

Kia ngātahi te tipu o Aotearoa – Growing a better New Zealand together!

Join our unique and dynamic 18-month Agribusiness Banking Graduate Programme and kick-start your career with Rabobank New Zealand!

Applications are now open for our 2025 Graduate intake.

About Rabobank

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients.

Our purpose is clear: We enable our clients to feed the world sustainably. Our commitment to our employees and customersis at the heart of everything we do.

The Graduate Programme

Our Country Banking graduate programme offers hands-on banking experiences across three six-month rotations throughout New Zealand, supported by a series of workshops and projects. You will have a dedicated buddy, who started as a graduate, as well as on-going support from mentors throughout the business, and an incredibly supportive Graduate Programme team.

Your time will be spent working alongside the various teams within Country Banking New Zealand located around the country; anywhere from historic Invercargill to sunny Whangārei.

About you

Like our clients and farming and growing communities, we are seeking diverse, positive, ambitious and motivated individuals who are ready for their next challenge and are keen to help shape the future of agribusiness through banking.

To be eligible for the programme you’ll have completed a tertiary qualification in the last 24 months or be working to completion prior to the commencement of the programme in February 2025. Your qualification will be in Commerce, Business, Agriculture, Finance, or similar.

You’ll be an energetic self-starter, determined, eager to learn and be challenged within a diverse agribusiness banking environment. We are looking for individuals who are keen to work in locations all around NZ, as you will move between these throughout your programme.

As a Rabobank Graduate, we will offer you:

• Permanent employment from day one.
• A career within a global bank with strong ties to our international business.
• A flexible customised programme with opportunities to work closely with clients, understand their needs and gain insights into the options we can offer.
• Individual profiling, mentoring, personal insight sessions and structured workshops focused on professional skills and building your personal brand.
• Strong values-based culture with a focus on engagement and growing capability.
• Highly competitive remuneration.
• Corporate wardrobe and/or Work from Home equipment allowances.
• Paid Community Leave.
• Plus, other great benefits including Insurance benefits, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

Join us on our mission of growing a better New Zealand together and grow a rewarding career.

How to apply

Please apply online to submit your application, including your CV, a cover letter and a copy of your most up-to-date academic transcript.

Key Dates

Wednesday 19th June: Applications close

Monday 24th June: Longlisted candidates will receive an online assessment to complete and return by Friday 28th June

W/C Monday 1st of July: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre

Thursday 11th July: In-person Assessment Centre will be held in Wellington. Please note; attendance is mandatory to be considered for the 2025 graduate intake. Rabobank will assist with travel arrangements.

W/C Monday 15th July: Reference checks will be completed for successful applicants

Graduate Programme 2025 Start Date: Wednesday 19th February 2025

Rabobank believe embracing inclusion, equity and belonging delivers positive experiences for our people and clients. Our great working conditions, broad learning and development programmes and the opportunity to work together for the greater good are reasons why our employees love working here.

At Rabobank New Zealand, we are committed to our values; we are client-driven, we take responsibility, we are professional and cooperative. We have an open culture, where you can be yourself and be valued for who you are. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, sex/sex characteristics, gender (Inclusive of all genders), gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or other diversity characteristics not mentioned. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we can grow a better world.

If you are interested in Growing a better world together, please follow the link and apply online or visit

ApplyingIn 5 steps

We'd like to get to know you.

Step 1Applying

Thanks for applying! We consider all the CVs and covering letters that we receive. After the closing date, you will hear from us as soon as possible.

Step 2First interview

Usually you’ll be meeting with your (potential) team leader and an immediate (future) colleague. We are keen to get a sense of whether you are a good fit for the position and our team. And you probably have a lot of questions too.

Step 3Second interview

We want to speak to you a second time. In this online meeting, we will delve deeper into the details of what the job entails. Another colleague will often join the interview too.

Step 4Offer

If you are a good match for us and we’re a good match for you, then you’ll receive a good offer by email. Some positions require you to undergo further assessment first.

Step 5Screening

We assess whether you are trustworthy enough to work for Rabobank in a screening process.

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