Consulting Graduate Programme (Feb 2026)

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. 

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. You can find out more about our service lines and teams, as well as where your studies might best match, by visiting our careers pages.

Eligibility

To be eligible for our Graduate Programme, you must meet the following criteria: 

• You are currently in the final year of your degree programme, or
• You have graduated and it has been no more than 24 months since you completed your studies at the time of your application
• You are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or a New Zealand permanent resident. If you’re an international student, visit our website to view our International Student criteria to determine eligibility before applying

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, 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. 

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