Our summer intern programme is designed to help you make the right career choice by giving you a taste of life at Deloitte.
The summer internship is a great opportunity for you to gain work and life experience while earning a competitive salary, and the majority of our summer interns go on to seek graduate positions with Deloitte.
"I’ve been able to put my skills that I’ve learnt at university into practice and I’ve met some really cool people and made some friends as well. It’s been great!" - Dayna
Accounting
Our following three service lines will be of most interest if you are looking for a summer internship with a focus on accounting:
Accounting & Advisory
In accounting and advisory we deliver a range of services for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). These organisations often don’t have sufficient in-house accounting staff so they rely on us to provide services ranging from an accounting function to business advice
Click here to find out more about accounting & advisory and information on how you can succeed in getting a summer internship.
Audit
Audit brings you closer than any other service line to the most intimate workings of a business in our quest to provide an opinion on a company’s accounts. If the client runs their business well, it’s relatively straightforward. However, some audits will require us to recognize problems and recommend solutions to our clients.
Click here to find out more about audit and information on how you can succeed in getting a summer internship.
Tax
As tax consultants we need to exercise both our logical and creative powers. Logically, we have to understand the complexities of tax. Creatively, we have to devise ways of keeping our clients on the right side of the law, while minimising their tax costs.
Click here to find out more about tax and information on how you can succeed in getting a summer internship
Recovery
When a company fails, we look at ways to return money to the creditors. We also investigate and identify legal claims where someone has received money that they shouldn’t have received.
To find out more about recovery and information on how you can succeed in getting a graduate role Click here
Matt Caldwell - 2011 Accounting & Advisory Graduate Deloitte Dunedin
For me it was a bit of a no-brainer because DeloItte is the market leader down in DunedIn. I had a good look around but ultimately Going along and meeting the people at Deloitte was what won me over.
The nine months I’ve been here so far I’ve been really impressed with my very approachable, understanding team. Right from the start we went out for a few morning teas with the firm. Within the first week of being here I definitely felt like I knew everyone.
They don’t throw you in the deep end. They take you through the process step-by-step and make sure that you’re comfortable along the way. If you ever feel like you’re drowning they’re there to help you out.
I’ve been working with one partner in particular, doing a certain job where you’re at board meetings and doing management reports. The partner has been very pleased with the results and I’ve received good feedback, so it’s a great confidence booster.
Deloitte in Dunedin has just under 100 employees and I really enjoy working in a smaller-sized office. You get to work really closely with the senior people in the business and follow through to see how the overall process works.
The population of Dunedin is about the number of people that work for Deloitte worldwide so you can see that, hey, there are going to be some opportunities here.
Amy Jarratt - 2011 Audit Summer Intern Deloitte Christchurch
It’s good making sure that investors are getting bang for their buck and it’s great interacting with people. I’m really enjoying that – not being in the office all the time, getting to go out and doing dIfferent things and learning a lot.
I chose Deloitte to do my summer internship because a lot of people I knew recommended it to me. They told me that the people are really friendly, which I think is important when you’re working in audit because you’re working in teams.
The first few days we spent getting to know all the other interns from different service lines and making new friends. In the second week we went out to clients, which was really cool. It was a lot of learning in that week – it’s probably where you learn the most, but you’re able to get a feel for the service line and see if that is what you want to do.
In the christchurch office at Deloitte I found the management style to be really approachable. Everyone from seniors on the actual audit job, to the managers and the partners, was open to having a chat. I felt totally comfortable asking questions.
My plan is to get a grad position with Deloitte. Then I’d like to complete my chartered accountancy over the next few years, see how I enjoy working in the audit team, and then review where I want to go from there. I’ve really enjoyed working at deloitte so far so I’d like to stay here for the foreseeable future.
Dayna Clement - 2011 Tax Summer Intern Deloitte Hamilton
I’ve only been here for about three weeks now and already I’ve formed a positive opinion about DeloItte. They don’t just give me the easy jobs like photocopying – It’s proper work that I can get stuck into and research and learn about.
The difference with being an intern is that we’re just getting our first impression. Deloitte is trying us out, just like we are trying Deloitte out. They’re preparing us to be graduates and we’re learning everything that we can so we can fit into the Deloitte lifestyle.
It’s good because the hands-on accounting work that I’ve learnt at university I can actually put to use now. It’s not as scary as I thought it would be. And then, the tax side is about solving the tax issues of various clients, which is quite interesting because you get to research individual tax needs and come up with specific solutions.
In the Hamilton office i get to do both tax and accounting projects and at the end I can decide which area I like the most and which is the best fit for me. With the firm structure at Deloitte, you’ve got partners, managers, and associate directors, but they’re not scary: everyone is very approachable. Every task that I’ve been given I’ve been shown how to do it and if I’ve got any questions – even if it’s maybe the dumbest thing I could ask – they’re very accommodating and always willing to help.
I’ve been able to put my skills that I’ve learnt at university into practice and I’ve met some really cool people and made some friends as well. It’s been great!
Every year, only the top graduates receive offers from Deloitte. You could be one of them if you follow these steps:
STEP 1: RESEARCH
Make sure you understand who we are looking for and what service line you want to apply for. You’ll find most of the information in this magazine, on makeyourmove.deloitte.co.nz and on our Facebook & Google+ pages Your Future at Deloitte
New Zealand. Visit makeyourmove.deloitte.co.nz to find out the events that you should get along to.
STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTATION
Get your academic record, CV and covering letter in order. The CV builder on our Facebook page may be helpful.
STEP 3: APPLY
Visit makeyourmove.deloitte.co.nz and apply online. You’ll need to upload electronic copies of your supporting documents and answer pre-screening questions. Remember, we take your first application so make you select the service line that fits your skills and interests. You also have the option to pick a first and second choice location.
STEP 4: TESTING and PHONE INTERVIEW
If you’re shortlisted the next stage of the process is to complete a brief psychometric assessment. The test will be emailed to you to complete within a specified timeframe. You will also receive a phone call that will act as your first interview and an opportunity to differentiate yourself from the pack.
STEP 5: INTERVIEW
We will then review all parts of your application and if successful you will be invited to a face to face interview. We’ll contact you to arrange a time.
STEP 6: OFFER
The final step is receiving an offer from one of our partners, followed by a comprehensive written offer pack couriered to your chosen address.
STEP 7: CELEBRATE!
You’ve now joined one of the world’s leading firms and are well on the way to an exciting career.
DESTINATION DELOITTE
We will invite selected candidates to an information evening at Deloitte. Here you will get to meet Deloitte people and partners from your chosen service line. This is a great opportunity to find out more about Deloitte and our culture.
