Joining EY

NZICA Speed Networking
Event location: The University of Auckland
Event date: 23 February 2012
Event time: 4:00-8:00pm

The University of Auckland Career Fair
Event location: The University of Auckland
Event date: 6 March 2012
Event time: 10.00am-2.00pm

Massey Albany Career Fair
Event location: Massey Albany University
Event date: 7 March 2012
Event time: 12.00pm-2.00pm

Auckland University of Technology Career Fair
Event location: Auckland University of Technology
Event date: 8 March 2012
Event time: 11.00am-2.00pm

Ernst & Young Information Session
Event location: The University of Auckland
Event date: 8 March 2012
Event time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Law Distribution
Event location: The University of Auckland
Event date: 8 – 9 March 2012
Event time: 9.00am-4.00pm

Ernst & Young Skills Presentation
Event location: The University of Auckland
Event date: 14 March 2012
Event time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Waikato Career Fair
Event location: Waikato University
Event date: 16 March 2012
Event time: 10.00am-2.00pm

Waikato Information Session
Event location: Waikato University
Event date: 16 March 2012
Event time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

The University of Auckland Speed Networking
Event location: The University of Auckland
Event date: 22 March 2012
Event time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Auckland Engineering Career Fair
Event location: The University of Auckland
Event date: 24 April 2012
Event time: 10:00am-3:00pm

NZICA Speed Networking
Event location: Canterbury University
Event date: 28 February 2012
Event time: 4:00pm-8:00pm

The University of Canterbury Law Fair
Event location: Canterbury University
Event date: 6 March 2012
Event time: 7.00pm-9.00pm

The University of Canterbury Law Distribution
Event location: Canterbury University
Event date: 7 March 2012
Event time: tbc

The University of Canterbury Skills presentation
Event location: Canterbury University
Event date: 8 March 2012
Event time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lincoln University Career Fair
Event location: Lincoln University
Event date: 14 March 2012
Event time: 12.00pm-2.00pm

The University of Canterbury Careers Fair
Event location: Canterbury University
Event date: 14 March 2012
Event time: 3.30-6.00pm

The University of Otago Career Fair
Event location: The University of Otago
Event date: 15 March 2012
Event time: 11.00am-2.00pm

The University of Canterbury Information Session
Event location: Canterbury University
Event date: 20 March 2012
Event time: 5:15pm - 7:00pm

NZICA Speed Networking
Event location: Victoria University
Event date: 28 February 2012
Event time: 4:00-8:00pm

Massey University Careers Fair
Event location: Massey University – Palmerston North
Event date: 12 March 2012
Event time: 11.00am-2.00pm

Victoria University Career Fair
Event location: Victoria University
Event date: 13 March 2012
Event time: 11.00am-2.00pm

The University of Otago Career Fair
Event location: The University of Otago
Event date: 15 March 2012
Event time: 11.00am-2.00pm

The University of Otago Information Session
Event location: The University of Otago
Event date: 16 March 2012
Event time: 11.00am-2.00pm

VicCom comedy night
Event location: Ernst & Young Wellington
Event date: 19 March 2012
Event time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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Victoria University – Ernst & Young Information Session
Event location: Victoria University
Event date: 20 March 2012
Event time: 5:45pm-7:45pm

Depending on the office in which you're interested in working, you may be eligible for the Career Compass, Intern or Graduate Programme. As an intern, you gain three months work experience with us in your penultimate year of university. As a graduate, you join us as a permanent employee following the completion of your university studies.

Regardless whether you start as an intern, or as a participant of the Career Compass Program, all have the potential to become full-time positions. Go to Student Programmes to learn more about the opportunities available.

Familiarise yourself with our eligibility requirements. If you meet these requirements you can complete the online application form. You'll need to attach an electronic copy of your academic transcript and CV. Applications for all of our programs can be submitted through our website.

You can apply to our Graduate Program within 18 months from your graduation date at the time of application. Lodge your application once we've opened the process, which we do each year, normally in March. Check our website for the exact dates.

Yes. Our Career Compass, Intern and Graduate Programmes are open to international students. Find out more about our requirements.

As a global professional services organisation, we tackle diverse and challenging clients and projects. Developing excellent relationships and delivering effective business solutions requires specialists from many different subject areas – not just accounting or commerce. These include human resources, information systems, information technology, computer science, engineering, law, science, environmental studies, economics, finance, maths, arts and psychology.

Yes, we do. We employ post-graduates with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences who have completed Honours, Masters, MBA and Graduate Diploma courses into our Intern and Graduate Programs and also consider them for experienced hire opportunities.

It is not just based on academic performance. We are looking for well-rounded candidates with good communication, analytical and interpersonal skills. We also want someone who will work well in a team and who is enthusiastic and motivated to learn.

All our offices require the same high standards of academic qualifications, competencies and personal qualities.

There are several ways to find out more about our process and programs. You may wish to talk to your lecturers, campus careers advisors or peers who've been on one of our Intern Programmes. You'll see us on campus or at our offices so you have an opportunity to ask us questions. It's worth checking out our Facebook® page - Ernst & Young Careers - Australia & New Zealand. It provides more information and insights that will help you make an informed decision about pursuing a career with Ernst & Young. Or you can contact us at 0800 EYGRAD or gradhelp@nz.ey.com

As soon as we receive your application, we'll send you a confirmation email. If your application meets our requirements, we'll then invite you to attend an assessment centre. For helpful tips on how to prepare for an interview, click here.

Ernst & Young is a global organisation made up of member firms in 140 countries. Each member firm is owned by its partners and they have operational control of their business. However, in order to maintain the same high standards of service quality and delivery in each of our locations, we have a global governance structure. This consists of four geographic Areas, each with an Area Executive that works in close partnership with our Global Executive, headed up by our CEO, Jim Turley. To support our efforts as a global organisation, we also have a global entity, Ernst & Young Global, which works strategically with each of our Areas to support consistency and excellence in all of our activities around the world.

Ernst & Young has 141,000 people working across the world in 140 countries. Take a look at our Location map.

The right choice for you'll reflect your area of interest and specialisation. Have a good look around our website to get a feel for who we are and the services we offer. Then speak with your lecturers, recruiters, careers advisors, friends and family to gather all the information you need to understand where you may best fit. Ernst & Young is growing and expanding in new and exciting business areas, so there are lots of opportunities for you to consider. Invest time now to research the possibilities, so you can make an informed choice later on.

You are able to apply for any open positions you see in any one of our 140 countries that hires graduates. Your eligibility, however, depends on the hiring country's qualification requirements, employment laws, work permit and/or visa requirements.

We're committed to helping our people succeed professionally and personally. We have a pragmatic approach to supporting individuals in meeting commitments in and out of the office. Through discussion and negotiation, we work together to agree on a framework that meets the needs of our business, our teams, our clients and those of our people. It's an approach that allows you to manage family commitments, or pursue personal passions outside of work. We're proud that some of our people have participated in the Olympics, written novels and recorded albums alongside pursuing a career at Ernst & Young. Review our staff benefits.

We don't currently offer work experience placements but if you're in the penultimate year of your degree, you can apply for our Intern Program. Please go to student programs for more opportunities. We also recommend checking with your school careers advisor or university career services for more information.

If you're looking to jump-start your career, participating in our  Intern Program will give you valuable experience and insights. If you're a top performer, you'll be offered a position with us upon completion of your studies. Take a look at the different programmes available in the location of your choice and apply now.

Interns work with a team just like every other new graduate staff. Your experience will differ depending on the service line you join. However, the intern programme is designed to give you a taste for what a full-time position would involve so you'll gain exposure to different managers and businesses, be involved in collecting and analysing data, helping prepare presentation and participate in meetings. Rest assured you'll also receive intensive training to help get you started and extensive coaching from the advisors on your team along the way.

The Int ernational Intern Leadership Conference is an annual event held in Disneyland, Orlando, Florida. It's the largest event of its kind and is attended by over 2000 interns and vacationers from all over the world. IILC gives vacationers the opportunity to meet and greet our global leadership and learn about our vision and strategy. The conference is by invitation only and is a reward to the best performing interns. If successful, you'll learn from our top leaders, participate in seminars on current global issues and get involved in team activities. It's a great way to build your global network and your vision of what your future at Ernst & Young might be.

We're committed to your ongoing learning and development. We take your individual strengths and learning requirements into account to provide the right blend of experiences, learning and coaching for you. This approach will help to accelerate your progress and support your career goals and aspirations. We call this approach EYU< /a> (Ernst & Young and You) and it reflects a mutual commitment to your development. You're responsible for articulating your needs and aspirations and we'll provide the tools and opportunities you need to fulfil them.

Training is a core element of EYU. With our award-winning learning and development programs, you receive the formal training you need through a variety of approaches in the classroom and online. You'll also receive valuable informal training through new experiences and on-the-job coaching and mentoring. See EYU< /a> for more information.

Yes, we provide you with assistance to pass the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountant's Chartered Accountant (CA) program. We provide:

• financial assistance (subject to terms and conditions) and study support material
• study leave
• study support workshops
• business unit support through CA partners and employees
• payment of membership fees

We also support the Law professionals, CFA and CISA and other relevant business, financial and professional courses.

We're committed to offering our people international experiences. Once you've spent some time with us, you can apply for a short- or long-term secondment or international mobility program. You'll need a strong performance record to qualify. Speak to your counsellor and he or she will help you identify any suitable opportunities to enhance your career development with some international experience.

You own your career at Ernst & Young but developing it is a mutual commitment. You're responsible for articulating your development needs and aspirations. We provide a supportive learning, teaming, high-performance environment that will help you become a highly competent and successful professional. We offer plenty of career options and, wherever possible, we allow flexibility, so you can balance the demands of work and personal life. In return, you take responsibility for your professional and personal growth and for performing at your best every day.

Regardless whether you join us as an intern or graduate, you're not expected to know your job inside-out on your first day with the firm. Your development will start on day one, where you'll partake in our firm-wide induction and training. Your development will continue progressively throughout your first year - and throughout your entire career with us.

Graduate positions commence in the new year, usually in February, and some divisions offer a mid-year start which is generally in July. Depending on the needs of the business we may be able to offer you some flexibility in terms of your start date. Intern positions are over the summer vacation period running from December until February with a break over the Christmas and New Year period. 

Our core hours of work are from 8.30am to 5.00pm. However, your hours will vary according to the work or engagement in which you're involved. Occasionally, there may be some weekend work, particularly during busy periods. We encourage teams at all levels to work flexibly and discuss and negotiate how to meet the demands of each engagement. By communicating regularly with your team and counsellor, you'll be able understand their expectations and plan your time effectively.

In addition to the training, development and support you receive during your career, we reward you for your commitment and potential through performance based remuneration, flexibility and a range of benefits. We know your salary isn't the most important thing but we know it's important. That's why we spend a significant amount of time reviewing market salary data to ensure we offer you a salary that is attractive and commensurate with our competitors. And, this continues throughout your career as we review market data on an ongoing basis.

Our office dress policy is contemporary business wear. However, we're providing a professional service to our clients and they expect us to look the part, so formal business attire is appropriate for meetings with clients. The exception to this rule is when you're based at client sites, in which case you may adopt the client's dress code policy.

Here, you'll find individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, opinions and perspectives but united by a shared set of values. This means that there are plenty of groups and networks built around shared issues and interests. These range from hobbies, sports and creative or intellectual pursuits through to support and volunteer opportunities. Regardless of your background or areas of focus, you'll find colleagues who share your interests.

We're committed to creating an environment where all people feel valued, are part of the community and are able to perform at their best. Diversity and inclusiveness are about everyone. It's about welcoming and harnessing diverse viewpoints, and about how this leads to making better decisions for us and for our clients. It's also about operating in a way that helps people to achieve their potential and make a difference, wherever they come from and whatever their characteristics. We believe in developing our people's cultural awareness and skills, including helping them to be aware of their own assumptions, frames of reference and behaviours. To us, diversity and inclusiveness make business sense: it helps us to engage with clients and teams in a global economy. And in a world of shifting demographics, it allows us to navigate efficiently across boundaries.

We recognise that we have a corporate responsibility to the environment and believe in making it possible for our people to contribute on an individual basis. As an organisation we've implemented various strategies. For example, developing carbon neutral buildings; reducing the need for overseas travel through the use of video and teleconferencing; and sourcing green energy suppliers wherever possible. As an individual, you can participate in one of the eco-teams in our offices that promote responsible practices or you can contribute your time to a charity or organisation that benefits the environment.

We understand that success is broader than what you achieve at the office. That's why we support one another in attaining life balance, in reaching our personal goals and keeping our personal commitments. Some of our people have participated in professional sports, written novels, recorded albums and achieved a host of personal initiatives while working with us. The key to balancing your professional and personal commitments is communicating often with your team and supervisor and remaining flexible.