Don’t start anywhere, start your career with us and enjoy:
- flexible working policies & participation in our 9-day fortnight trial with no reduction in pay
- professional development starting from day one
- your own mentor to help you on your learning journey
- a truly collaborative and inclusive culture
- competitive salary and benefits.
As a Grant Thornton graduate, you'll be actively encouraged to develop your skills; you’ll listen critically, dig deeper and have the confidence and credibility to challenge assumptions and make suggestions from day one. You’ve got to enjoy tough challenges, seek out opportunities and be ready to drive your career forward with a passion for business that equals ours.
And with a global network spanning more than 135 countries, we have the reach to take you where you want to go..
Requirements
Mōu | About You
Free to be yourself, confident and approachable, you must be a great relationship builder and self-motivated who can inspire the people around you with your energy and ideas.
We are looking for Grads in our Tax team who:
- will either have a Commerce Degree or Conjoint of Law and Commerce
- have majored in Accounting, Taxation or Commercial Law
- have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- are energetic and proactive, with a desire to continuously learn and develop
- Be in your final year of study or have graduated within the last 12 months
- Have the right to work in New Zealand
This graduate opportunity is available in our Wellington office!
Please ensure you have your CV and unofficial transcript ready to submit to your application. The transcript can be unofficial but please ensure it has your full name and preferably in PDF format.
Benefits
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Everyone at Grant Thornton enjoys our flexible working policies and gets to participate in our nine-day fortnight trial with no reduction in pay. Our grads receive a competitive salary based on local market rates and the cost of living and we provide our new graduates with a starting bonus.
As you study towards your professional qualification, either CA, CPA or CFA, the firm will pay for your membership fees, module registration fees, provide paid study leave (and a paid leave day for your graduation!), as well as subject matter experts who are ready and available to answer your questions and provide workshops to help you cement your learning.
On top of that we provide:
- National Induction
- Buddy Program + People Manager - Whole rounded support
- Get Active Allowance - monthly allowance to support your physical wellbeing
- CA Study Masterclass (CASM) is available for those on the CA Program
- Immediate and direct client work
- Opportunity to work with Senior Partners immediately
- Volunteer day
- Flexible work options
- Fully funded and active social clubs
We empower our people to make a difference. We want our people to think for themselves, to speak up, and to actively shape our firm’s culture and future.
So, see what we have offer, how we work and how our people feel about Grant Thornton New Zealand via our careers website; then decide for yourself whether it's the right fit for you.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a video interview and online assessment. If successful from these assessments, we will contact you and from there you could be shortlisted for a meeting with our team!
Skills Required
- Commerce degree or Conjoint of Law and Commerce
- Major in Accounting, Taxation, or Commercial Law
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Energetic, proactive, and willing to continuously learn and develop
- Final year of study or graduated within the last 12 months
- Right to work in New Zealand
- CV and unofficial transcript (with full name, preferably PDF) ready to submit
What We Do
Grant Thornton New Zealand is a leading professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services to dynamic organizations across New Zealand. With a team of over 300 professionals, the firm combines local insight with global connectivity through the Grant Thornton International network. They are known for a collaborative, client-centered approach, delivering practical solutions that help businesses improve performance, grow value, and build stakeholder confidence.
