EY

As you write your next chapter what shape will it take? 

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

Ko te rourou kei ō ringa I The choice is yours
At EY, we offer more than just an internship. We offer you the chance to build a truly exceptional career. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential.

Through our coaching and training programmes, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. Those who stand out may be offered a permanent graduate role after graduation.

To learn more about our business and life at EY, visit https://nz.gradconnection.com/employers/ey/#life-culture

Kia kotahi ai ngā rourou ki EY I Come, be a part of EY
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programmes.
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing and leave.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society.

Tax at EY
As a Tax professional, you’ll help equip organisations to make better business decisions by combining diverse thinking with the power of technology and analytics. You’ll function as a true business advisor, building trusted relationships with clients, and business-enabled tax planning that has an impact on an organisations’ financial viability and success.   

Hear how a role in Tax has shaped our Graduate’s journey
“My medical science degree enabled me to transition from academia into a client-facing Research and Development role, where I apply my scientific training to support clients in accessing government incentives by translating complex research into clear R&D and grant funding narratives and guide clients through the R&D Tax Incentive and grant funding processes.” 
-Graduate, Tax  - Government Incentives,  

“My Accounting degree equipped me with skills to question, research, and problem solve. EY took this further by giving me hands-on experience applying legislation to real client challenges”
-Graduate, Mobility Tax 

Eligibility 
This role requires you to:

• Be in the penultimate year of your degree.
• Hold New Zealand or Australian citizenship or be a New Zealand or Australian permanent resident. We also accept applications from those who hold a valid work visa.

Application Journey

• All candidates are required to submit an online application attaching their passport (or alternative photo ID), CV and academic transcript
•  All eligible candidates will be invited to complete an online Job Simulation assessment which includes a video response question
• Once we review your application and assessment results, you may be invited into an interview or Recruitment Day.

Please keep in mind that our student programme recruitment is thorough, and it may take up to six weeks to receive an update on your application.

Applications close on 30 March 2026; however, we encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis and roles may close once filled. Please submit only one application.

Apply now - We’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

DE&I are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all.

We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  contactrecruitment@au.ey.com  or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!     

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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