Suncorp Graduate Program NZ Finance

Suncorp New Zealand Finance graduate opportunities 

Students! This is your opportunity to gain practical skills, learn from experienced leaders, build lasting connections, and discover where your degree could take you.  Our graduate program offers you a supported transition from study to work and all the benefits of working for one of Australia and New Zealand's trusted names in Insurance. 

Your opportunity highlights: 

• Applications Close: 11:00pm AEST Monday 31 August 2026 
• Program Commences: Thursday 28 January 2027 
• Employment type: Permanent Full-time 
• Salary: $74,000 NZD (inc. Superannuation) 
• Location: Auckland 
• Disciplines:  Accounting, Finance, Business (seeking pathway to CA or CPA qualification). 

Minimum eligibility requirements: 

• Full working rights in New Zealand* 
• Completing at least a bachelor’s degree at an Australian or New Zealand University  
• Graduated 2024 or 2025 or graduating in 2026. 

* Suncorp does not sponsor visas for entry-level roles. If you are on a student/graduate visa, it is your responsibility to ensure you can continue to work at Suncorp beyond the visa expiry date. We recommend seeking independent immigration advice if you're unsure about your long-term work rights. 

This opportunity suits students who are... 

• Curious and ready to keep learning 
• Open to different experiences 
• Comfortable building relationships with a variety of stakeholders 
• Willing to take ownership of their development 
• Wanting to be part of a company that works directly with the community 
• Excited to work in an office or hybrid environment, depending on team requirements. 

Application process 

 All three steps must be completed by the closing time/date listed above. 

1. Complete our application form 
2. Upload your most recent resume and academic transcript* (two separate documents) 
3. Complete three online assessments. 

*add your academic transcript where it says 'Upload Cover Letter' 

Total time to complete is approx. 1 hour.  There is no requirement to write a cover letter or respond to selection criteria and the academic transcript does not need to be a certified copy at this stage. For more information on the recruitment process, please follow this link. 

At Suncorp, we value the unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that strengthen our people, our business, and the communities we serve. You can find out more about our approach to diversity and inclusion here. 

Every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. While we use technology to support our recruitment process, AI is not used to make hiring decisions for our early career programs.  If you would like to talk to a recruiter about a reasonable adjustment to this process, please email [email protected] (note: this inbox is monitored daily, but our response may be delayed due to volume). 

Next step 

 After the closing date listed above, we will review all applications and email you the outcome. You may be invited to complete a video interview or advised that your application has been unsuccessful. We do not provide individual feedback at this stage, but you will receive a workplace insights report that may be useful for self-reflection for future applications. 

About the Program  

Our graduate program is designed to support students as they transition from study to work. With support from a dedicated team, you will build relationships with peers and experienced leaders, develop technical skills on the job, and complete relevant development activities that build your professional capability and set you up for a long-term career at Suncorp. 

As a Finance Graduate you will have the opportunity to rotate across different Accounting and CFO functions within the Finance and Advice business. Your first-year rotations will focus on accounting basics such as Financial Reporting, Management Reporting or compliance. In your second year, you could experience more technical areas such as Actuary and Capital & Investments.   

You can read more about our graduate experiences here.