Jarden New Zealand - Investment Banking Graduate Programme 2027
03/02/2026
03/03/2026
Permanent - Full Time
NZ - Auckland
Corporate Finance
About Us
We are a leading independent investment and advisory group. Founded in New Zealand in 1961 and established as a market leader for decades, we expanded our successful operation into Australia in 2020.
Our dedicated team of over 330 professionals includes some of the industry's most experienced and respected leaders. Together, we are committed to being our clients' most trusted partner.
Our team is made up of talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise. They are the driving force behind our daily operations and the key to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Job Description
For our Graduate Programme commencing in mid-February 2027, we are looking for exceptional students with drive, tenacity and a strong desire to contribute to a high-performing team.
We offer world-class training and development, exposure to some of the most interesting and complex work in the country and opportunities for accelerated career progression. Graduates are encouraged to share ideas, take ownership and build responsibility early in their careers.
Recent examples of our investment banking team’s work include:
Joint transaction adviser to Fonterra on the divestment of its global Consumer (and associated) businesses for NZ$4.2bn
Sole adviser to Spark on the sale of a 75% interest in Spark’s data centre business for NZ$705m
Sole lead manager and underwriter for Fletcher Building in connection with
$700m equity raise
Joint lead manager and underwriter for Auckland International Airport in connection with its NZ$1.4bn equity raise, the largest ever follow-on equity raising for an NZX listed company
Joint lead manager for Westpac's NZ$375m issuance of perpetual preference shares
Defence adviser to The Warehouse Group on the takeover approach from Adamantem Capital
Key Responsibilities
As a graduate, you will contribute to a range of high-calibre, complex corporate advisory projects and transactions for both local and international clients. You will build a strong skill set across mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets and strategic advisory.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) financial modelling and analysis, company research, presentations and reports. You will work across a range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets and other strategic and corporate finance advisory.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You are in your final year of study, working towards a relevant tertiary qualification, and have a track record of exceptional academic performance. You bring a genuine interest in business and finance and are curious about how financial markets work and how we support our clients to achieve their goals.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Sound analytical and problem-solving ability, with the capacity to think critically and make considered recommendations
Strong time management skills and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What you will need to apply:
CV
Cover letter
Academic transcript
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand (including, if necessary, a work visa).
All positions are full-time and based in Jarden’s Auckland office. If both the Graduate and Internship Programmes are applicable to you due to flexibility in the completion of your qualification or post-graduate study, we recommend applying for both, explaining this in your cover letter.
Applications close at 12.00pm on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
