[aorland]

HI! Although we're not there yet...I'm curious. My plan is to get a job in the financial services industry in Auckland. Coming from the West Coast (US) I'm pretty used to "business casual". Can anyone describe the normal (non-interview) business attire in the banking industry in Auckland? Is it more formal? Do men and women wear suits? What about (gasp!) nylons? I have a couple suits - but may need to stock up if that is the dress code in NZ. Thanks for the sartorial insight....

Katie :)

[jubjub]

The ASB branch staff always look smart, dressed in suits and ties (for women its jacket & blouse, looks like its a supplied uniform), the financial guy who visited the house for our mortgage was also dressed that way too (he was kiwibank).

[diforsyth]

I asked ASB HR the same question and got the following response, bear in mind this is for their IT Centre in Albany: -

"The dress code at C Drive is corporate. Most of the employees wear pants and a collared shirt, and a tie/ jacket for client meetings. Friday is a little more casual depending on scheduled meetings. No need to pack your Tux :)"

[Singel]

I work in the bank and it is advisable to wear formal business suits to attend interviews.
I wear formal business suit from Monday to Thursday and casual on Friday.

[anna_c]

When I worked in a non-contact with customers position pretty low on the food chain in banking, it was expected to wear a blouse or smart top with skirt or suit-type-trousers for women and similar trousers and a shirt with (when need be) a smart jersey. Pretty relaxed - and Fridays was pretty much anything provided it was clean, not ripped and non-offensive. Obviously for interviews it's never a bad idea to err on the side of being too formal.

[katandbob]

Even in Invercargill, you will see most people walking around in suits and smart gear, I wear the same clothes that I wore for work in the UK and do not look out of place....
and as to dont pack the tux or smart dresses/ball gown...

Well you need them here...boy I wish i'd packed Robs, as we are going to a ball in August and I now need to hire him one....Luckly I DID pack my long dress! so luckly I don't have to pay out $300!...Thx G for TKmax!!!

Kat