Australia & New Zealand • Penultimate Year • Nov Start
ANZ’s paid Summer Internship is a fast way to test roles in banking, tech and data, and customer-facing teams. Expect a structured 8–10 week program (Australia) or 8 weeks (New Zealand), real projects, and the chance to convert to a Graduate Program offer.
Overview & duration
- Paid internship, typically 8–10 weeks over summer. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Paid internship, typically 8 weeks. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Why ANZ: big-bank scale, rotational exposure, and a direct line to Graduate Program offers for strong performers. (See “Timeline” for examples.) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Who it’s for (eligibility)
- Penultimate-year students (2nd-last year of a bachelor’s or postgrad degree). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Work rights: citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand (for AU program); NZ page lists the same requirement for NZ.
- Any discipline welcome; curiosity about financial services and technology is valued.
Streams & locations (examples)
- Work on Transaction Banking, Corporate Finance, Sustainable Finance, or Markets (certain cities only). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Australia locations: e.g., Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide (Markets: Melbourne & Sydney). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- New Zealand: Auckland (and Institutional stream also runs in Wellington per NZ careers site). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Hands-on experience across Retail portfolios; 8-week program in AU. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Finance internship stream with penultimate-year eligibility. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Software, data and platforms; penultimate-year eligibility. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Exact streams vary by city and year; check the live postings on ANZ’s early-careers site. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Dates & timelines (2025/26 cohort examples)
| Region | Example dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Internships commence November 2025 (program length ~8 weeks; some teams run to early Feb depending on break). :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13} | Expressions of interest often open months ahead; some listings note potential early Graduate Program offers after the internship. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14} |
| New Zealand | 24 Nov 2025 → 6 Feb 2026 (8 weeks with a ~3-week Christmas/New Year break). :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15} | Institutional stream based in Auckland (NZ site also references Wellington for Institutional). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16} |
Conversion pathway: Some postings indicate interns may receive early offers for a future ANZ Graduate Program. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Check eligibility (penultimate year; AU/NZ citizenship/PR for relevant program). :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
- Pick 1 stream to apply for (you can usually nominate a second preference within the form; only submit one application per season). :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
- Prepare a 1–2 page CV with outcomes (customers helped, process time saved, revenue/profit impacts, code shipped).
- Submit early when applications open; roles are competitive and may progress on a rolling basis. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
- Interview prep: practice concise stories that show customer focus, learning agility, teamwork and data/tech curiosity (aligned with ANZ values). :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
FAQs (short & straight)
How long is the internship?
Australia: paid 8–10 weeks. New Zealand: paid 8 weeks. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
Who can apply?
Penultimate-year students who are citizens/PR of Australia or New Zealand (region-specific work-rights apply). :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
Where are the roles?
Common Australian locations include Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide (Markets also in Melbourne & Sydney), and NZ roles in Auckland (plus Institutional exposure in Wellington). Check the live ad for your year. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
Can this lead to a Graduate Program?
Yes — some postings note interns may receive early Graduate Program offers after completion (year and region dependent).
Final word: If you’re in your penultimate year and want practical exposure in banking, data/tech or customer roles, shortlist your stream and city now, prepare a results-driven CV, and apply early when the window opens.
• Always verify current dates, eligibility and locations on ANZ’s official early-careers pages and the live job ad.