Future Me Programme – Rural Banking Graduate (Feb 2025)

About Auckland Savings Bank (ASB)

ASB is deeply committed to accelerating progress for all New Zealanders, a purpose that has driven them since their establishment in 1847. They take pride in fostering connections, belonging, and family, aiming to help New Zealanders achieve their goals by providing steadfast support and innovative solutions for both customers and the community. ASB remains dedicated to its legacy of progress, ensuring that more Kiwis can shape the future they desire through their continued innovation and commitment to service.

Your role

If you're passionate about Rural Banking and the farming community this is a fantastic opportunity to work with their Rural Banking Team. ASB Rural Banking is a team of dedicated specialists who work closely with customers to build resilient businesses by guiding, advising and providing products and services that help their farming customers succeed no matter what challenges they face.

During the programme, you'll be matched with a Grad Sponsor, who will be with you throughout the journey, as well as gaining expert insight and support from their Future Me team. You'll work with everyone from fellow Grads to General Managers, Business Analysts to the CTO - there is really no limit to the talent and experience you will be exposed to. Once you 'graduate' from the Future Me Programme, you will have developed an exceptional toolkit to take with you as you enter your post-programme role within ASB.

What you'll do

• Learn about ASBs Rural Banking offering across portfolios of customers.
• Proactively work to deliver frontline services and assist with day-to-day banking needs.
• Have the opportunity to assist with financial analysis, and portfolio support whilst preparing credit submissions for new and existing clients.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of ASB's strategy, constantly aligning this with our purpose.
• Contribute to your Future Me Graduate network, sharing ideas and knowledge, and helping to create an environment of creativity and continuous development.

The impact you'll have

• Empower yourself and your fellow Graduate cohort to take ownership of your career, making everything you do more purposeful.
• Operate effectively in either an office or virtual environment, leveraging our tools and resources to harness your productivity.
• Use insights to provide guidance and advice in a way customers understand and trust.

Training & development

ASB's Future Me Graduate programme is a truly unique experience. A permanent position from day one, the programme promises to challenge, inspire, support and develop you as you begin your career. Whether you are part of the rotational offering, or refining your skills in a specialisation, the programme will take you on an 18-to-24-month journey through the complex and ever-changing world of banking.

Benefits

When you join the Future Me Programme, you don't just join the bank, you join a community. As a Future Me Graduate, you will be part of a cohort of fellow Grads as you support, guide and learn from one another. They also have some pretty great benefits too:

• Competitive salary
• Further professional qualification funding from ASB
• Tailored learning and development plan
• Trust and transparency to work in a flexible way that works for you
• Group income protection
• Immersive induction experience to kick start your ASB career
• Staff banking benefits
• ASB discounts - think sports tickets, professional health services and sports gear

Career progression

ASB's People Promise focuses on supporting employees throughout their career journey, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth along their "Path of Progress." The company emphasizes creating an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves and offers various professional developmental opportunities to help employees thrive and advance in their careers.

Work-life balance

ASB Bank prioritizes work-life balance through programs like Flex-able and Families at Work, offering flexible work arrangements and support for employees with diverse family situations. With perks like additional leave options, special leave for sports representation, and access to health and wellness resources, ASB ensures employees can prioritize their well-being while excelling in their roles. By promoting mental and physical health initiatives and providing access to discounted health insurance and gym memberships, they demonstrate their commitment to supporting employees at all stages of life.

Company culture

They consistently rank among New Zealand's top workplaces, with their people at the core of their success. The values of Caring, Passion, Integrity, United, and Courage define the ASB team, embodying their purpose and brand. Each day, their dedicated staff exemplify these values, striving to help customers live ahead. Joining the team means contributing to ASB's mission of empowering customers to navigate life with confidence.

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About you

What you'll bring

• A completed degree (within the last 2 years) in any discipline although agribusiness/accounting would be a bonus!
• A positive approach and attitude filled with curiosity and a true desire to learn and grow.
• Diversity of thought to constantly develop new ways of solving problems.
• Resilience and ability to recharge and continuously add value despite obstacles.
• Empathy to understand the needs of each other, ASB customers and the wider community.
• Creativity, inquisitiveness, a desire to strive for progress, and a willingness to fail.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.asbgroup.co.nz/life-at-asb
• careers.asbgroup.co.nz/benefits