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3.9
  • #4 in Accounting & advisory
  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

BDO New Zealand Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Accounting & Advisory

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO. TŪ TANGATA AI KI BDO

Enjoy a unique and supportive culture that puts you first. Whether it’s professional development, personal fulfilment, a work-life balance, or a flatter structure with access to industry leaders, you’ll enjoy everything BDO has to offer from Day 1.

Our BDO offices are locally owned, nationally connected and internationally linked. This means our people get all the benefits of working for a leading global professional services firm whilst experiencing a business model that’s locally focused, and enables your individuality to thrive. We have offices in 20 locations across Aotearoa, providing a unique opportunity to live the lifestyle that suits you while taking your professional services career to the next level. 

BE PART OF A SUPPORTIVE BDO WHANAU 

We know your team is important – and strive to create a fun, relaxed and inclusive working environment that offers ample opportunities for socialising and collaboration, so that you can enjoy coming to work every day – because at BDO, we want you to be your best, whatever that may look like

At a glance:

  • BDO is one of the largest and fastest-growing accounting & advisory networks in New Zealand
  • BDO is New Zealand's 3rd largest CA employer
  • BDO has offices in Kerikeri, Whangarei, Auckland - Takapuna, CBD, East Tamaki, Tauranga, Rotorua, Napier, Palmerston North, Gisborne, Taranaki, Wellington, Blenheim, Nelson, Christchurch, Queenstown, Cromwell, Wanaka, Alexandra and Invercargill
  • BDO is the 5th largest full-service Audit, Tax, and Advisory firm in the world

BE BACKED TO REALISE YOUR GOALS AND GROW – RIGHT FROM THE START

We know you want to grow, and we offer a tailored learning and development program that enables you to thrive as an individual. When you join the BDO whānau, you’ll gain access to a huge variety of opportunities, where you’ll grow relationships with team members, industry leaders and clients, from across many different sectors and business types from around NZ. 

BE PART OF A TRUSTED TEAM, SETTING THE STANDARD

Our values define who we are and what we care about – they reflect how we interact with each other, our clients, and our communities. 

Our BDO New Zealand values are inspired by the elements of a pepeha – the traditional Māori way of introduction – reflecting the uniqueness of the people within BDO and the collective spirit we all share in collaborating towards our common purpose - helping people achieve their dreams.

RANGATIRATANGA - LEAD RESPONSIBLY – represented by the maunga (mountain)

KAITIAKITANGA - MAKE SUSTAINABLE DECISIONS – represented by the awa (river)

MĀTAURANGA - SEEK BETTER OUTCOMES – represented by the waka (canoe)

WHANAUNGATANGA - IT IS PEOPLE, IT IS PEOPLE – represented by the koru (spiral)

MANAAKITANGA - OPEN AND WELCOMING – represented by the marae (meeting house)

Recruitment Process

There are a number of steps in the process, but depending on which location you are applying for, they might differ slightly.

Typically, the process will include:

  1. Online application
  2. Video interview
  3. Online cognitive ability testing
  4. Assessment centre or interview - you will be updated by the People & Capability Teams.
  5. Networking event
  6. Offer 

Remuneration & Career Growth

We're committed to making great career and development opportunities happen

We want to get to know you – and take the time to learn about what matters, it's our business to empower you to realise your goals and potential.

We focus on backing you and setting you up to succeed- that is why you have a buddy on-hand from your very first day; to support and mentor you while you settle into your new role. You'll have access to a whole host of learning to ensure that you are developing in line with your individual needs and are able to effectively manage the transition into professional life. 

Our regular technical and personal learning and development sessions and workshops, will equip you with the skills and knowledge to accelerate your career.  

We provide a great range of assistance for our graduates including:

  • Payment of approved professional qualifications
  • International secondments
  • Paid study leave
  • Mentoring
  • External study support programs
  • Payment of professional membership fees
  • Wellness programs
  • Community events
  • Birthday leave
  • Community leave
  • Flexible working environment
  • Firm subsidised social club
  • Dress for your day

Specific benefits will vary depending on what's offered by your BDO office. 

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
3.9
Overall score based on 24 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.7
Culture
8.4
Management
8.7
Office Work Environment
8.7
Recruitment
8.7
Culture
8.4
Management
8.7
Office Work Environment
8.7
Recruitment
What Graduates Say About Them
  • There is a great workplace atmosphere, a lot of different events to get evolved in and everyone is very friendly and helpful.
  • The exposure to different work, and getting to know lots of people in the office that are my age and on a similar level.
  • Being a part of a large recognised company which means there is plenty of networking and social opportunities to meet people and connect. There is plenty of fun social activities with your direct and wider teams and also firm wide. This makes BDO a fun company to work for as the culture is good.
  • The diversity and openness, it also allows for individuals like me fresh out of university to experience working life and grow within a big company.
  • The community
  • The slow points when there is not a lot of work
  • Graduate salary is low (it's higher end of market rate so not low in comparison to other accounting grads, but low in general)
  • In contrast to the best thing being plenty of people this can also be a negative as it can be easy to feel overlooked and missed out. So be sure to get involved when you can so you meet people because it will make work more enjoyable.
  • Adjusting to working life and finding good balance with work and study
  • Difficult to park in city center.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Across New Zealand
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job

Queenstown
BE YOU. BE YOUR BEST. BDO. TŪ TANGATA AI KI BDO. Live in a dream lifestyle location whilst building your Accounting career within a global leader.
Applications Close
7 Apr 2024
Start Date
10 Feb 2025 - 10 Mar 2025
Salary
NZD 57,000 - 60,000 / Year

Relocation packages available + Signing bonus

Graduate Job

Rotorua
BE YOU. BE YOUR BEST. BDO. TŪ TANGATA AI KI BDO. BDO Rotorua has an awesome Graduate opportunity available. Dream lifestyle & career all in one.
Applications Close
7 Apr 2024
Start Date
Ongoing
Salary
NZD 52,000 - 56,000 / Year


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
I get to have conversations with people from different backgrounds and get exposed to different perspectives all the time.

Rufaro Chengeta

  • Graduate stories
I get to have conversations with people from different backgrounds and get exposed to different perspectives all the time.

Rufaro Chengeta

  • Graduate stories
I get to have conversations with people from different backgrounds and get exposed to different perspectives all the time.

Rufaro Chengeta

  • Graduate stories
I get to have conversations with people from different backgrounds and get exposed to different perspectives all the time.

Rufaro Chengeta

A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Mason Jones

I started off finishing up a few tax returns and financial statements for a small group of companies.
  • Day in the life

Mason Jones

I started off finishing up a few tax returns and financial statements for a small group of companies.
  • Day in the life

Mason Jones

I started off finishing up a few tax returns and financial statements for a small group of companies.
  • Day in the life

Mason Jones

I started off finishing up a few tax returns and financial statements for a small group of companies.

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BDO Student Careers 2024 - Be supported | BDO New Zealand

Be you, be your best, BDO. Hear from our team about what it is like to work at BDO.

BDO NZ Student Careers | Graduate and Intern Programmes

BE YOU, BE YOUR BEST, BDO. At BDO, we offer a unique and supportive culture that puts people first – whether that’s professional development, personal fulfilment or work-life balance that ensures you get access to Partners and clients as soon as you enter our doors.

BDO Student Careers 2024 - Be supported | BDO New Zealand

Be you, be your best, BDO. Hear from our team about what it is like to work at BDO.

BDO NZ Student Careers | Graduate and Intern Programmes

BE YOU, BE YOUR BEST, BDO. At BDO, we offer a unique and supportive culture that puts people first – whether that’s professional development, personal fulfilment or work-life balance that ensures you get access to Partners and clients as soon as you enter our doors.

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