Will the culture and values at Grant Thornton New Zealand provide the experiences that are important to you?
The answer is yes.
Our culture is about working collaboratively. Our partners have an open door policy and are extremely approachable. Teams are kept small in order to make sure that all staff, at what- ever level, maintain contact with managers and partners.
You are given the opportunity to learn from the best while building relationships within the Grant Thornton network. We recognise that your time with us as a graduate or summer intern is the foundation of your future career – the stronger the base of your knowledge the greater your career success.
Graduates and interns at Grant Thornton New Zealand enjoy an environment full of meaning- ful and challenging work, training, career growth and recognition of good work.
Our recruitment process gives you the opportunity to become familiar with Grant Thornton New Zealand and allows you to gain a full insight into our culture, our people and the work you will be doing.
“There isn’t a better firm to work with while studying. Structured training and mentoring mean that I’m constantly learning and developing my skills.”
Hannah Bradley
Graduate, Privately Held Business, Wellington
“Grant Thornton has given me the freedom to experience different specialities before immersing myself in one particular area. This approach means that I can maintain a broad set of expertise, tackle any issue that may arise and prepare for any avenue I want to pursue later in my career. The partners are very supportive and actively maintain an open line of communication with staff at all levels. ”
Stephen Brown
Senior, Tax, Auckland
“To be the best, you should work with the best. I chose Grant Thornton because the firm strives to not only attract, retain and inspire the best people in the market place, but they also promote a team culture which means I get first hand experience with top industry experts. At Grant Thornton, I am frequently encouraged to take on new challenges and I’m continuously learning.”
Soo Lee
Intermediate Accountant, Audit, Christchurch
Graduates
It is important to us that you meet your goal of becoming a chartered accountant. Our graduate programme is the ideal first step towards a career with one of New Zealand’s successful professional services firms.
Experience
Filing and tea making aren’t high on the agenda for our graduates. Instead, you will experience first hand how an accountant works in the professional CA environment. You’ll be exposed to realistic work experience and participate in assignments for a wide variety of clients. All graduates receive specialised training as well as mentoring from a supervisor or manager.
Feedback
You will receive regular feedback on progress, both formal and informal, which will enable you to improve your skills. Each year, every team member is formally appraised which ensures that you’re on track to achieving the goals that are relevant to you and the firms strategic direction.
Career progression
Grant Thornton recognises and rewards team members in line with their ability and contribution. Career progression is determined by a system of meritocracy with promotions based on merit.
Our service lines
Take a look at the firm’s service lines, this will give you a good indication of the breadth of skills and expertise we bring to our clients’ businesses.
Summer Interns
Contemplating your future? Need help deciding whether the Grant Thornton environment is right for you? Then come and experience Grant Thornton New Zealand’s summer intern programme.
The programme runs annually in Auckland from late November to mid-February and provides the perfect opportunity to experience life as an auditor or business adviser.
What will I be doing?
You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience as a key member of the Audit or Privately Held Business team.
Our interns participate in
- Assisting on client assignments
- On-the-job training
- Attending team member meetings and functions (including team building events)
- Shadowing team members
- Generally helping out around the firm and getting to know people
What will I get out of it?
- Realistic work experience
- Insight into the Grant Thornton culture
- The opportunity to work with partners and senior staff
- On-the-job coaching
- Network building
- Feedback on your progress
- Consideration for a future graduate position!
So you’ve completed your degree, but your education doesn’t end there. You need to align yourself with a company that knows how fundamental learning and development is to your progress in the industry.
We offer programmes tailored for different levels within the business, as well as extensive support for those striving to become CA qualified. We provide comprehensive support in the following ways:
- Payment of fees
- In-house study workshops
- Paid study leave
- Mentors from graduate level
- Targeted training sessions
- Customised competencies
- Additional material designed to clarify the NZICA process.
Induction
Your first few weeks with us will be spent in our national induction programme. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow graduates and to learn about the inner workings of Grant Thornton. You’ll meet your team, spend time with their partners, learn about the other divisions and find out more about the firm in general.
Our audit graduates spend an additional week in Australia to continue their specific audit training.
Buddy system
You’ll meet your buddy during induction. They’ll help ease the transition into your new working environment and will be available to answer any questions you have. Buddies provide you with a network so you can integrate into the firm as seamlessly as possible.
Mentor programme
Your mentor will provide assistance as you work to achieve your CA qualification and ad- vance your career. Mentoring programmes operate throughout a number of levels, allowing team members the opportunity to further develop themselves and talk through any issues that may arise with a more senior person. We encourage you to maximise the time spent with your mentor so you can realise your full potential.
How do I apply?
Click here or or select job search from the menu on the left. You will be required to provide some basic details about yourself, upload your CV and transcript. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete some online psychometric tests. Our online system is easy to navigate and the application process doesn’t take long. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand.
When do I apply?
Applications for our graduate roles (commencing in 2013), and summer interns (commencing in November 2012) will open on Monday 5 March 2012 and close Thursday 29 March 2012.
What are you looking for in your graduates and summer interns?
We look for the right people to fit within our organisation and to interact with our clients. You need to have a passion for business accounting as well as an aptitude for dealing with people, building relationships and working collaboratively in a team.
Do you attend career fairs?
Grant Thornton New Zealand attends career fairs annually in Auckland. We would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you so do look out for us at the following career fairs:
- Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
- University of Auckland
- Massey University - Albany
Are you having a presentation evening so I can find out more?
Yes, Auckland applicants who have been offered a position or invited to attend an interview with us will be invited to our presentation evening at Grant Thornton House, Auckland.
Who will interview me?
In most cases, your first interview will be with a member of our Human Resources team. A manager and/or partner will conduct the second interview. This ensures you have the opportunity to get to know a variety of our Grant Thornton team.
How do I prepare for my interview?
The key is to be yourself. Listen carefully to the questions being asked, consider your responses, don’t rush, and feel free to ask if you don’t understand a question. The interview is a two-way process where we get to know you and you have an opportunity to ask questions about Grant Thornton New Zealand. Take a look around our website and make a note of some questions you might wish to ask us.
What should I wear to the interviews?
Grant Thornton New Zealand has a corporate dress policy so please present professionally to your interviews.
