2027 Grant Thornton Graduate Program -… at Grant… · Wellington

Are you set to embark on your professional journey and career in Consulting at the beginning of 2027? Then look no further than our Graduate Program!

This graduate opportunity can be based in any of our Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch offices based on the ideal candidate!

Don’t start anywhere, start your career with us and enjoy:

• flexible working policies & participation in our 9-day fortnight trial with no reduction in pay
• professional development starting from day one
• your own mentor to help you on your learning journey
• a truly collaborative and inclusive culture
• competitive salary and benefits.

As a Grant Thornton graduate, you'll be actively encouraged to develop your skills; you’ll listen critically, dig deeper and have the confidence and credibility to challenge assumptions and make suggestions from day one. You’ve got to enjoy tough challenges, seek out opportunities and be ready to drive your career forward with a passion for business that equals ours.

And with a global network spanning more than 135 countries, we have the reach to take you where you want to go.

Mōu | About You

Free to be yourself, confident and approachable, you must be a great relationship builder and self-motivated who can inspire the people around you with your energy and ideas.

Ideally, you’ll be someone who can demonstrate some of the key skills and requirements we’re looking for below:

• An Engineering Degree/Science Degree or Conjoint of the two
• Preferably majored in Cyber Security
• A good grasp of networking, infrastructure and security testing concepts is a bonus!
• Holding or working towards entry-level Cyber Security certifications (e.g. Security+, SC-900, AZ-500, ISC2 CC) would put you ten steps ahead of the rest
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Energetic and proactive, with a desire to continuously learn and develop
• In the final year of study or have graduated within the last 12 months
• Eligible to work in New Zealand

Working in the wider Consulting team, you may also get the opportunity to be exposed to the multiple services within Consulting including; Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Project IQA.

So you will have the opportunity to pursue further certifications or qualifications in the Cyber field. As well as working closely from the get go with subject matter experts who are ready and available to answer your questions and provide workshops and training to help cement your learning.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Everyone at Grant Thornton enjoys our flexible working policies and gets to participate in our nine-day fortnight trial with no reduction in pay. Our grads receive a competitive salary based on local market rates and the cost of living and we provide our new graduates with a starting bonus.

On top of that we provide:

• National Induction
• Buddy Program + People Manager - Whole rounded support
• Get Active Allowance - monthly allowance to support your physical wellbeing
• Paid day off for your graduation
• Immediate and direct client work
• Opportunity to work with Senior Partners immediately
• Volunteer day
• Flexible work options
• Fully funded and active social clubs

We empower our people to make a difference. We want our people to think for themselves, to speak up, and to actively shape our firm’s culture and future.

So, see what we have offer, how we work and how our people feel about Grant Thornton New Zealand via our careers website; then decide for yourself whether it's the right fit for you.

Applications officially close midnight Friday 21 August; however we will be reviewing applications as they come through and depending on volume, we may close this earlier than the above date. So we recommend applying as soon as possible.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a video interview and online assessment. If successful from these assessments we will contact you and from there you could be shortlisted for a meeting with our team!

Applications for this position must have a legal right to work and currently residing in New Zealand. We unfortunately cannot sponsor for this role and level.