QBE Graduate Program 2024 – New Zealand Only - Insurance Underwriting

QBE GRADUATE PROGRAM 2024 – NZ ONLY - INSURANCE UNDERWRITING 

AUCKLAND | HYBRID WORKING 

18 months | 3 different teams | 6-month experiences 

Our award-winning Australian graduate program has been running for many years with huge success, and we are excited to now expand this program across our New Zealand business. Graduates in NZ will be hired as permanent employees, with the first 18-months spent on the graduate program. You’ll experience three different teams across our NZ business, known as ‘rotations’. In addition to three rotations, you’ll progress through a structured learning and development plan, have access to senior leaders, and spend time with your graduate cohort forming meaningful and long-lasting connections.   

Our graduate program has been designed to accelerate your early career by providing the platform and opportunity to become a well-rounded insurance professional.  The goal is for you to progress into an Assistant Underwriter position post the graduate program, once you’ve spent time working in our key insurance functions developing the technical knowledge and soft skills to thrive. 

INSURANCE UNDERWRITING  

Insurance underwriting is a highly technical skill set that is critical to our business.  Our graduate program focuses on insurance for businesses, which can be incredibly complex.  Businesses of all sizes across many industries present their own unique risks and you will learn what to consider before we agree to offer insurance protection to a business customer right through to the point of claim and customer aftercare.  

Insurance is unique in that it offers the best of both worlds – a role where you can build strong technical skills and advanced communications skills as your success in this role will rely on effectively working with many different stakeholders.

GRADUATE LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT  

Your skill and career development are a key focus for the entire graduate program and beyond.  Some of the ways you will learn include: 

• Experiencing our business from three different perspectives across your graduate rotations. 
• Formal classroom style training, always with a practical application. 
• Informal learning through cohort activities and initiatives. 
•  Digital learning pathways designed for the graduate cohort and your program stream more specifically. 
•  Unlimited access to digital learning content, many courses with official certifications. 
•  Your support network: graduate program lead, graduate buddy, rotation leaders, technical buddies, graduate networks (program stream and wider cohort). 
• Networking and public speaking opportunities.  

ELIGIBILITY  

To be eligible for our 2024 graduate program, you must have: 

1. Completed tertiary education in the last 2 years, graduating from end of 2021 to end of 2023 
2. Unrestricted working rights in New Zealand & Australia until at least February 2027. 
3. Submit a resume and academic transcript with your application.   

If the program interests you but you are concerned about the relevance of your field of study, we encourage you to still apply and contact the graduate recruitment team to discuss further at [email protected].  

APPLY NOW 

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. Please remember to submit your resume and academic transcript with your application.     

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected].