Graduate security analysts
Graduate security analysts monitor, detect and respond to events impacting the security of Xero and its customers.
The role
You’ll work in collaboration with other Xeros, focusing on learning about our products and developing your skills to help create and deliver beautiful software to our customers, faster.
As a graduate security analyst, you’ll work with internal Xero teams and third-party security service providers to monitor, detect and respond to events impacting the security of Xero and its customers.
You’ll learn from your team, asking questions, and learning how to work with complex technical systems. You’ll learn how to make data-driven decisions that will release value early and solve problems efficiently.
What our security analysts do
Security analysts focus on the less code-heavy aspects of cyber security. The role values people with a keen eye for detail who are naturally inquisitive, and are driven to uphold the safety of our customer data. The role covers a range of duties including:
- assessing Xero’s security risks
- helping Xero pass security audits
- assisting in security education campaigns
- monitoring Xero for cyber attacks
- helping respond to security incidents by defending Xero when attacks occur
What we’d like to see from you
Ideally you’ll:
- have a passion for and express interest in the security and privacy of our customer data
- love problem-solving, thinking on your feet, helping other people, and taking the initiative
- enjoy investigating why things work, not just how they work
- enjoy building solutions for other Xeros, removing pain points and making their lives easier
- diving deep and analysing root causes of issues and potential vulnerabilities
If this sounds like you, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
To register your interest and to be notified when applications open, please send us an email to gradcareers@xero.com.
Locations
For 2026, we’ll be hiring graduate security analyst grads in Auckland and Wellington.
Grad and intern program application process
Applicants for the grad program must have fewer than 12 months professional working experience in relevant industries, either have the right to work full-time in New Zealand or will be eligible to work full-time after graduating, and be able to start full-time in February 2026. If you’re a current or past university student, applying for a role in your field of study, you’ll need to provide a copy of your transcript. You’ll also need to send your CV but only so we can use it to verify your eligibility. If you’re applying for an internship, you must be in your penultimate year of study in your chosen field and be available for full-time work from November 2025 through to February 2026.
Applicants for the grad program must have fewer than 12 months professional working experience in relevant industries, either have the right to work full-time in New Zealand or will be eligible to work full-time after graduating, and be able to start full-time in February 2026. If you’re a current or past university student, applying for a role in your field of study, you’ll need to provide a copy of your transcript. You’ll also need to send your CV but only so we can use it to verify your eligibility. If you’re applying for an internship, you must be in your penultimate year of study in your chosen field and be available for full-time work from November 2025 through to February 2026.
You’ll be invited to complete both a behavioural and a technical assessment. For roles in the technical program, the technical assessment is a HackerRank test which helps us understand your current range and level of skills – you can practise the test beforehand. For the design program, there’s a multiple-choice skills test to help us understand your level of technical knowledge.
Practise the HackerRank testYou’ll be invited to complete both a behavioural and a technical assessment. For roles in the technical program, the technical assessment is a HackerRank test which helps us understand your current range and level of skills – you can practise the test beforehand. For the design program, there’s a multiple-choice skills test to help us understand your level of technical knowledge.
Practise the HackerRank testNext, you’ll be invited to pre-record a video interview for our team. If your video interview is successful, you’ll be invited to attend a grad day. We’ll review all applications before making a decision, so you can expect to hear from us with an outcome regardless of the decision.
Next, you’ll be invited to pre-record a video interview for our team. If your video interview is successful, you’ll be invited to attend a grad day. We’ll review all applications before making a decision, so you can expect to hear from us with an outcome regardless of the decision.
The grad day is a half-day virtual event where you’ll be assessed across different activities. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn more about Xero and the grad program.
The grad day is a half-day virtual event where you’ll be assessed across different activities. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn more about Xero and the grad program.
Questions? Send us a message.
Keen to understand the program in more detail? Or have questions about the application process? Send us an email at gradcareers@xero.com and we'll get back to you to run through anything you need once applications open.