2027 Graduate | Corporate Finance & Transactions | Christchurch

By starting your career at Deloitte, you are joining a community of hard working and engaged professionals who enjoy ‘making an impact’ in the work they do. With our national office footprint, global connectivity, supportive and inclusive culture, and technology enabled ways of working, you'll have the opportunity to learn and experience what a career in professional services looks like.  

A Graduate role at Deloitte is the perfect introduction to your first full-time permanent role in a business. You start with a cohort of people, who have recently completed their studies, and get hands-on experience and support to apply your tertiary learnings in a real-world context. People at Deloitte are great at what they do and learning from high -performers is a fantastic way to kickstart your growth and career.       

Deloitte is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation, including the integration and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in our solutions. We value adaptability and a growth mindset, recognising that AI is transforming the way organisations operate. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to develop skills that prepare you for the future of work and contribute to shaping how technology drives meaningful impact.

Graduates at Deloitte have a week-long induction to learn about the business, get paired with a buddy and coach to help them find their place in the team, and build connections with almost 200 other graduates doing the exact same thing! You are not on a ‘programme’ and instead inducted into the business as a key member of the team from day one.   

Once you sign your contract with Deloitte, you will start in February the year following. Between the application process and your start-date, we have a number of touchpoints including a team member staying in touch with you, so you feel part of Deloitte before your first day and are greeted with friendly faces.    

If you are interested in pursuing a professional qualification, Deloitte support this through paid study leave, subsidised courses, and training from senior members of the team. There are also many learning and development opportunities offered to our graduates outside of the professional qualification realm.    

Work as part of a team to deliver high quality commercial, financial and strategic advisory outcomes to clients.  This could involve being involved with providing commercial or financial advisory work in connection with business or ownership strategy, or transaction work such as Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), capital raisings and debt advisory. As a potential future Analyst, you will be a part of the team contributing your analytical skills to provide detailed and insightful analysis, working alongside senior team members and clients.  

Our Corporate Finance and Transactions team is a highly skilled group offering comprehensive support to our clients in M&A advisory, financial due diligence, valuation and modelling, turnaround & restricting and debt advisory.    

The team is operates nationally, with offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton, and delivers services to all industries and across a wide variety of client types, ranging from corporate organisations, financial investors, individuals, and private and listed companies.  

Your typical day will include:   

• Assisting with in-depth financial analysis of businesses.   
• Participating in engagement team and client discussions regarding business value drivers, growth opportunities and risks.   
• Contributing to reports which communicate insights to our clients and business stakeholders.  

Enough about us, let’s talk about you. You are someone with:   

• No previous experience is required. Internships with accounting or finance exposure, or part-time positions in customer-service, retail and hospitality are beneficial.  
• Currently completing a bachelor's degree majoring in Finance, Accounting, Economics or another relevant major e.g. Data - Analytics, Coding, Engineering, Law, Sciences.  
• An analytical mind, detail-oriented, with an interest in business and commerce, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.    
• An adaptable and driven attitude – you understand what it's like to overcome obstacles through tenacity and hard work. You are organised and able to take instruction and follow processes and bring an inquisitive mind to solving problems.

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?   

We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte in Aotearoa is in the business of solving complex problems. Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across all areas of our business.  

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.   

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘Manaaki/taking care of each other’ and ‘Hāpai tangata/fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. Our values drive our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people.   

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.  

Deloitte rewards

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.  

What we offer:  

• A competitive salary and joining bonus  
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships  
• Study, birthday, annual and community volunteer leave  
• Career development with regular personalised coaching  
• Social events, sports teams, and monthly firm drinks  
• A focus on wellness and well-being   
• Subsidised health insurance and income protection insurance  
• Plus much more  

What do you need to apply?

• An up-to-date CV
• An academic transcript (does not have to be official, but must show recent grades, your full name, and the name of the tertiary provider)
• The legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Does this sound exactly like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you.

Please be aware, if a particular opportunity becomes oversubscribed, we will close it for applications before the stated deadline. We recommend you submit your full application as early as possible.

Mauri ora ki a koe/The essence of life to you

Deloitte Early Careers Team

For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop. If you need more information about Deloitte in Aotearoa or the role, please visit our website: Careers | Deloitte New Zealand. If you require tailored assistance in the application process, please reach out to [email protected].

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