Ask questions, exercise your creativity, expect the most from yourself and your employer and most importantly, have fun! You have the power to change the future for the better — for all of us.
Dan Black
EY Global Recruiting Leader
Why start here at EY?
From undergraduate opportunities to graduate programmes, we want you to have an opportunity to make a real contribution. Whether you’re interested in an intern role working with EY clients or seeking international experience, we’ve created an environment where you can develop your skills alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
What can I apply for?
Whether you’re an undergraduate or a post graduate, right here is where you get a head start. Fancy starting your career while everyone else is still studying? Want to jump to the front of the queue and find out what working here is like, before we start recruiting?
If you want a taste of working life while you’re still a student, we can offer you a number of different options. You’ll get a sense of our culture and values — and start to see the career you’d like to shape. The relationships you make, and the impression you leave, can help you secure a permanent position after you graduate.
Find out more about where you might fit or scroll down to find a programme for you.
Which year are you graduating in?
Graduate Programme
You're ambitious. You've studied hard and you want to put your knowledge and skills to the test. If you've recently graduated, or are about to, become a graduate and set yourself up for a world of opportunities.
Where do you start if you want to change the world? You start right here. Join us full-time as a graduate and we’ll help you achieve your career goals with continuous support, learning and experiences. We’ll propel you forward so you can start to build the future you want immediately. You’ll enjoy early responsibility, expand your network and build your skills. Just imagine the confidence you’ll gain through new experiences with leading clients in different industries. You’ll get to work with experienced professionals who’ll guide you to be your best. After all, we want to help you be the best you can be, because when you shine, we do too.
Internship Programme
Want to avoid competing with thousands of other students in your final year and secure a graduate position early on? Become an Intern and put yourself well ahead of your peers.
You want an internship that’s more than a line on a resume. You want an experience, a challenge and a launchpad for lifelong relationships and career growth. You can find that here.
Throughout the programme, you’ll hit the ground running with dedicated on-the-job training, coaching and technology onboarding. You’ll work alongside EY professionals on real clients – right now. You’ll get the opportunity to be immersed in EY culture, network with EY people, and experience the transformative work done for EY clients. Plus, the best bit is, if you impress us we’ll offer you a permanent position after you graduate.
Career Compass Programme
Are you looking for some advice on which direction to take your career?
Discover your direction with the EY Career Compass Programme. This Programme experience is designed to give you a first-hand experience of EY, so you can find out as much about us as possible about EY people, culture, how EY teams operate and provide services, and most importantly, how we can help you to build your future. Demonstrate that you’re a high achiever, and you may be invited to interview for the EY Intern Programme.
Work experience
Unfortunately, we do not offer work experience placements to high school or university students. Instead we encourage you to consider the wide range of available student programs we currently offer using the tabs above. Each program has been tailored to your needs based on your current year of study.
International student
If you're an international student keen to join us as an Intern, a Graduate or attend the Career Compass Programme, you'll need to meet the following criteria.
- You currently reside in New Zealand
- You're currently enrolled in a degree at a New Zealand university. Prior to joining EY full time and at the time of submitting your permanent residency application, you must have completed two years of your full time degree at that campus
As an international student planning for a career in your home country, visit your home countries careers website to search their open positions and opportunities.
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