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"Here at Rabobank, we're committed to providing people with the best possible opportunities to forge a career pathway in the food and agribusiness sector."
Todd Charteris, Chief Executive Officer, Rabobank New Zealand
| Wednesday 29th April 2026 | Applications open. |
| Wednesday 20th May 2026 | Applications close. |
| Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May 2026 | Online assessment window. |
| Wednesday 3rd June – Friday 5th June 2026 | Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre. |
| Thursday 9th July 2026 | In-person assessment centre will be held in Wellington. Please note; attendance is mandatory to be considered for the 2027 graduate intake. Rabobank will assist with travel arrangements. |
| W/C Monday 13th July 2026 | Reference checks will be completed for successful applicants. |
| Wednesday 17th February 2027 | Graduate Programme 2027 Start Date. |
BCom – Lincoln University
"Rabobank really appealed to me as it has a strong focus on supporting farmers, not only through the highs, but also the lows. I think the true beauty of the programme is it really puts you outside of your comfort zone as you’re required to move and embed yourself into a number of amazing rural communities across New Zealand." - 2024 Graduate
BCom – Victoria University
“I grew up in the city and didn’t know much about farming so, what really excited me about Rabobank’s graduate programme was a chance to learn more about the food and agriculture sector. I researched a number of graduate programmes and liked that Rabobank was a global company. Knowing they provide opportunities to travel and work overseas was a real drawcard.”
- 2022 Graduate
BCom – University of Otago
“What appealed to me were the endless opportunities to learn at Rabobank. As graduates we are on rotations in different areas of the business all around the country. I get to learn about this complex business through back of office roles to customer facing roles. Everyone has been so welcoming but they’re also really accessible and willing to provide their time to help me learn.” - 2022 Graduate
BAgSci – Lincoln University
"The graduate programme was huge for my initial development towards becoming an Agribusiness Manager. It gave me the opportunity to spend time with a range of different managers from our team visiting their clients alongside them to gain understanding of how they contribute to the clients success. - 2019 Graduate
Submit your resume, cover letter, and Academic Transcript. Tell us about your achievements, your motivations and your experience working with others. Applications will be reviewed as they come through, so please don’t wait until the last minute to submit your application.
A chance to show us your skills, as well as to help us learn more about you and whether our culture aligns with your values and preferences.
We will be holding an in person Assessment centre. If selected to participate you must be available to attend. All details including travel arrangements will be communicated to you throughout the recruitment process.
Our recruitment team will guide you through the required information for background and reference checks.
Welcome to the Rabobank whānau
Considering applying for the Rabo Graduate Programme? It’s an exciting proposition filled with opportunity, so keep an open mind and follow these tips to help ensure a smooth process.
Joining a graduate programme is a big decision, and it’s important to ensure your personal values and goals align with those of the organisation and programme.
Potential graduates are encouraged to review Rabobank’s products and services, history, vision and values. Is Rabobank's mission aligned with your own vision?
One of the key pieces of information that our recruitment team is looking for when reviewing your application is the reasons why you are looking to join the Rabobank Graduate Programme. What are your passions? What makes you tick? We want you to have the confidence to be your authentic self when sharing your motivation for joining our program.
If the thought of recording a video of yourself or attending interviews is daunting for you, we encourage you to do your research. Educating yourself about Rabobank and the food and agri industry will help you communicate your innovative ideas and bring your unique perspective to the table.
Every step of our selection process is simply designed to get to know more about you and provide opportunities for you to shine.
If you’re still unsure, and would prefer to have a chat to our graduate recruitment team, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us here: Graduatesnz@rabobank.com.
