2026 EY Graduate Programme - New Zealand
Mā te kahukura ka rere te manu I With wings a bird will fly
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://bit.ly/EYNZlife.
Kei a koe te mana I The choice is yours
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:
We’re currently looking for students from a range of degrees.
EY Parthenon:
This role requires you to:
Be currently in the final year of your degree program, 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://
What you can expect
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.
We ask that you only submit one application. Please note that it can take up to six weeks to hear from us as we have a rigorous recruitment process in place for our student programme roles.
Apply now… we’re over 1,000 perspectives in Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re ready to welcome yours.
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, ****** 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.
Apply now - We’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.
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