Māori Graduate Programme student opportunities

If you’ve graduated from university or will do soon, the opportunities here are endless. Unleash your potential as one of our future leaders.

He kōrero mō mātou |About us

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. In Aotearoa, we operate from three main locations, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Pōneke (Wellington), and Ōtautahi (Christchurch), serving clients throughout the country, Oceania, and globally.

Our Aotearoa EY business includes EY Tahi, a stand-alone, kaupapa Māori, member firm of EY global – a ‘firm within a firm’. Established in 2014 to compliment EY and provide the ‘best of both worlds’ in terms of global strength and indigenous creativity and application. As part of the programme you may have the opportunity to support mahi being done by our EY Tahi team should this be of interest.

Te wheako inati o EY. Māu e hanga. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

Ka pao rānei koe, tōrea? | Will you seize now to transform next?

Nōu te ao. The future is bright.

Join us full-time as a graduate and we’ll support you to develop your own personal purpose, helping us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society.

Working within a diverse and inclusive culture, we’ll embrace you for who you are and empower you to use your voice to help others find theirs. You’ll enjoy early responsibility, continuous investment in your personal wellbeing and career development, as well as having the opportunity to share your unique te ao Māori reflected through your own identity and experiences.

You’ll also expand your network, working alongside skilled professionals from across the globe who’ll guide you to be your best. Learn more about our business.

We’re looking for students from a wide range of degrees who can bring their unique te ao Māori to the forefront. You can find out more about our service lines and teams by visiting our careers pages:

Paearu | Eligibility

To apply for our Graduate Programme, you are required to:

  • Identify as Māori
  • Be in the final year of your degree OR as a graduate, within 24 months from your graduation date at the time of application.
  • Be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or a New Zealand permanent resident. If you’re an international student, visit https://ey.com/nz/careers/apply to view our international student criteria to determine eligibility before applying.

We ask that you only submit one application for your preferred location and business area.

He aha te tumanako | What to expect

  • All candidates are required to submit an online application attaching their passport (or alternate ID), CV and academic transcript
  • Once we’ve reviewed your application in its entirety, you may be invited to a Recruitment Day

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.

Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come be a part of EY


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.

Whāia te iti kahurangi I The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

Our Māori Graduate Programme is open for applications.

Apply here