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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      
Where do you start if you want to change the world? You start right here. Join us as a graduate and you’ll have 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.

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.

Accounting at EY
At EY, your Accounting degree unlocks a range of exciting career paths to help you grow and thrive. You’ll tackle real business challenges, collaborate with high-performing teams, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Whether you’re interested in our Assurance, Consulting, Strategy, Transactions, Corporate Finance, or Tax teams, EY offers diverse Accounting pathways.

Hear from our Graduates about where a degree in Accounting has taken them:
“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”
-Mobility Tax, Graduate 

“It’s been just over a year now since starting as a Graduate in the EY Audit team, and I’ve been provided with opportunities I never thought were possible, from travelling to other cities in Australia to attend clients’ sites, to picking the brains of top executives at some of Australia’s largest corporations. It has been a great experience and I’m very excited for what is ahead!”
-Audit, Graduate 

“Joining the EY Graduate Program in Risk Consulting was one of the best decisions I could have made. It has been both insightful and incredibly rewarding, giving me hands-on experience and a true insight into a career in Risk”.
-Risk Consulting, Graduate 

Eligibility 
This role requires you to: 

• Be currently in the final year of your degree programme, or
• If you have graduated, it should be no more than 24 months since you completed your studies at the time of your application.
• Hold New Zealand or Australian citizenship or be a New Zealand permanent resident. If you’re an international student, visit https://nz.gradconnection.com/employers/ey/#international-students to view our International Student criteria to determine eligibility before applying.

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.

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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