EY-Parthenon NextGen Women

Fast forward your career with EY-Parthenon NextGen Women – a global competition for women with the potential to have a fulfilling career in EY-Parthenon.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

EY-Parthenon NextGen Women enables talented women to fast forward their careers.

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Are you part of the next generation of women in EY-Parthenon?

We want to be inspired by women like you – purpose-driven women who challenge conventional ways of thinking, dare to ask questions and want to shape the future with confidence.

The EY-Parthenon NextGen Women competition aims to inspire the next generation of exceptional female talent to pursue an exciting and fulfilling career in strategy and transactions.

EY-Parthenon helps clients navigate complexity by reimagining their ecosystems, reshaping their portfolios and reinventing themselves for a better future. Bringing together a global ecosystem of world-class thinkers, our teams help design and deliver real-world strategies for clients.

We hope to foster a community where women from varying backgrounds can learn, be challenged and develop relationships and skills that will last a lifetime.

Competition stages

The competition is split into three stages. Throughout, we will be looking for evidence of purpose and analytical strength – as well as the practical skills that will distinguish you in the competition.

Firstly, we will challenge you to answer one short answer question on your motivation to apply for the NextGen Women Competition and one question about addressing a broad business topic through video.

If your application is successful, you will be invited to participate in the Regional Finals. You will work as part of a team to analyse and present on a transactions case study to our EY judges.

Do well in Stage 1 and you will become a regional winner, rewarded with a paid internship in EY-Parthenon and a trip to Melbourne to compete in the Oceania competition.

In the event that the Oceania Final is unable to proceed face-to-face the format of the competition may need to be adapted to be conducted in a virtual setting. Applicants will receive updated communication closer to the time. 
Taking place in late 2026, the successful Oceania winner will work closely with other finalists from across the world. You will be challenged with individual and group activities in front of EY leaders, clients and academia. At the global competition, finalists will attend an awards ceremony where the EY NextGen Women winning team and individual awards winners will be announced.*

*In the event that the Global Competition is unable to proceed face-to-face in Europe/ UK then the competition will be conducted in a virtual setting.

Eligibility

The EY NextGen Women competition is open to all female students residing in Australia or New Zealand. Australian participants must be citizens or permanent residents. New Zealand participants must be citizens, permanent residents, or international students enrolled in a level 7-degree qualification or higher, with at least 18 months remaining on their Post Study Work visa at the time they would join the EY organisation if awarded a Prize Internship. Entrants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree at a university and are expected to complete their studies between 2027 and 2029.

Competition terms and conditions can be found here.

Connecting with diverse, inspiring women globally was the highlight of my NextGen experience.

Milly Coburn

2024 EY Oceania NextGen women winner

How to enter

Once applications open, enter online attaching your transcript and resume. Eligible applicants will be invited to submit a video and written response to two questions via the HireVue platform. From there, shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in the Regional Final in their closest EY office.

Entries for the 2026 NextGen Women competition will open on 16 February 2026.
Once you have completed the entry form, you will only be able to enter the HireVue platform once (don’t worry, once you’re in there, you will have multiple opportunities to record your video response for question 2). So we suggest you prepare your response to question one and your script for question two prior to accessing HireVue.
Find a quiet well-lit space.
Ensure you have good internet connection before you get started.
You can access the competition portal via smartphone, PC or tablet, however ensure you have video and microphone enabled.
Don’t forget, you’ll be on video so ensure you are wearing business appropriate attire.
If you have any questions or need help, please email ngwcompetition@au.ey.com

What can I win?

The overall Oceania winner, in addition to their prize internship, will receive a mentoring session, a future graduate position in EY-Parthenon and, will progress to the Global Competition taking place in Europe / UK (location TBC) in late 2026.

*In the event that the Global Competition is unable to proceed face-to-face in Europe/ the UK then the competition will be conducted in a virtual setting.

2nd and 3rd place winners, in addition to their prize internship, will receive a mentoring session with a senior member of the EY-Parthenon team.

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