PwC NZ Graduate Programs & Internships

First step in the process is Why PwC?

As part of getting ready to apply to PwC, be ready to tell us why you’ve chosen us and in which part of the business you want to work.

Application form

To apply, you’ll need all the usual stuff (CV, academic transcript etc) for your application form, and we’ll also want to know all about you. Success at PwC isn’t just about your grades - let us know about your hobbies, your achievements and the things that you’re passionate about. 

Please read the Summer Internship or Graduate Programme FAQs before applying. It's important that you don't apply for more than one role. We'll ask you for your first, second and third choices.

Check out which part of the business you want to work in to find out further information about the business units before applying.This will give you a really good understanding of what each area does.

Our roles fill quickly so please get your application in as soon as possible.

Assessment and video interview

At this step we’ll ask you to do some online testing and a video of yourself answering some questions.

For the video interview we recommend using the STAR method:

• Situation - clearly set the context and provide a brief description of a situation where you demonstrated a specific capability.
• Task - provide a brief description of the task that you were required to undertake to address the situation.
• Action - describe the actions that you took to resolve the situation. This is the most important part of your answer.
• Results - share an achievement statement that provides the evidence that your actions were effective and this should include the outcome.

And don’t forget to breathe - you got this!

Please complete these steps of the application process as soon as possible.

Business leader interview

The final step will be a conversation with a business leader. This is about making sure that we’re a good fit for each other.

As much as we’re interviewing you, you’re also interviewing us - so make sure you have your questions ready, particularly about the specific business area you want to work with.

For the interviews we recommend using the STAR method again.

Just be yourself - you got this!

The outcome

If we’re a good match, we'll verbally offer you a role and then send you a contract - woohoo!

If you're unsuccessful after the business leader interview, then we’ll let you know and give you the opportunity to ask for feedback. We know you’ve invested time in our process and we do appreciate it.

Check out our How to apply page for more details of our recruitment process.

PwC offers Interns and Graduates a salary that is competitive with industry standards. As an Intern or Graduate at the start it is all about gaining experience but once you ascend to more senior positions, you will have further opportunities to be rewarded for your performance through salary increases, bonuses and other incentive schemes.

In addition to the day-to-day things that build our culture – such as fresh fruit in the office, our network groups that celebrate our diversity, and recognition events – we also offer competitive pay, support your professional development and cover a number of benefits so you don’t have to. That’s in addition to the great opportunities that come from working at one of the most recognised professional services brands in the world, including getting to work with leaders in the industry and delivering purpose-led, innovative work.

• Flexible working arrangements – choose a way that works for you
• “Dress for your day” – flexible dress code
• The option to purchase an additional two weeks of leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Once you become a Graduate you are entitled to the Wellbeing allowance - $250 per year for you to spend on your own wellbeing 
• Opportunities, training resources and in-role time to contribute to solving community and societal issues through the PwC Foundation's core programmes aimed at child welfare through education (Toitoi and FLiP) Access to our dedicated social club, offering various sporting, cultural and family events
• Personal travel and accommodation discounts
• Access to our many community groups like the Manukura Practice, Pacific Village or Shine (LGBTI+)
• Generous, flexible and inclusive parental leave - 18 weeks paid plus 34 weeks unpaid for all parents, which can be taken within a 24 month period
• Life and income continuance insurance
• Extras – choose a wide variety of discounted services and products from our suppliers
• Graduation leave