Associate Engineer - Engineering

Mō te tūranga | About the Role To contribute collaboratively within a Digital squad to deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused digital experiences by performing hands‑on engineering, following modern best practices, and supporting ongoing improvement, while actively engaging in continuous learning to strengthen technical capability. As an Associate Engineer in the Digital team, you will collaborate to contribute within your squad. You’ll work alongside other Engineers, Designers, Architects, Craft Specialists, Principal Engineers, and key stakeholders around the bank to ensure we: Deliver amazing new digital experiences for our customers Build in-line with modern best practices Comply with our standards and policies Avoid technical debt Support and role model agreed work practices Contribute to sprint goals that align with delivery, customer, and strategic objectives This role is primarily focused on hands‑on engineering, collaboration, and technical excellence. You will contribute to shaping the technical direction of your squad and support continuous improvement initiatives. Team Contribution Assist in code reviews and ensure adherence to software engineering best practices Engage in discussions to understand requirements and contribute to technical solutions with guidance from senior engineers Design, develop, and test new product features with support from senior engineers, aiming to minimise bugs Actively participate in Agile software development practices, including sprint planning and retrospectives Create, review, and maintain technical documentation Technical Expertise Assist in conducting POCs to research and identify optimal solutions Gain experience with tools like Jira and Confluence Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production incidents under the guidance of senior engineers Work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to improve solutions, participate in Unit Testing Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance technical skills and knowledge and actively seek opportunities for professional growth Planning and Collaboration Work collaboratively with the team and stakeholders, incorporating feedback when appropriate Demonstrate passion and energy to encourage enthusiasm among the team in bringing projects to life Be adaptable and flexible to changes in priorities and demands Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications with a focus on high availability and performance Help debug, resolve, and support technical problems that arise Produce relevant documentation throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Team Culture Promote a positive culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement Encourage open communication and respectful debate Build on process improvements, both technical and ways of working Advocate for automation and modern engineering practices Share knowledge and support the growth of your peers What will you bring? Experience Exposure to both Frontend and Backend development Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies Good communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams Ability to work both independently and as part of a team A strong desire to learn and grow within the role Skills and Knowledge Familiarity with Agile development practices Exposure to tools like Jira and Confluence Familiarity with unit testing practices and tools Basic understanding of technologies such as React, TypeScript, Spring Boot, Java, Git, Docker, and, if mobile development, Kotlin and Swift, with a willingness to learn others Understands and can discuss terminology, concepts, principles and issues related to work Learns about existing tools, resources, and processes in a self‑managed way through independent exploration and self‑directed learning. Capabilities Resilience and action orientation/accountability Demonstrates thoughtful decision‑making and seeks guidance when needed to make informed choice Presence and awareness Shows confidence to speak up respectfully when something doesn’t seem right Customer‑centric mindset Operational mindset Able to understand the team’s goals Build relationships Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger NewZealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160years 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! The people of Aotearoa, NewZealand 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 Applications close: 6 August 2026 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated. #J-18808-Ljbffr