Tōia mai te waka! - Haul the canoe!
Ki te urunga te waka!  - To the entrance place!
Ki te moenga te waka!  - To the resting place!
Ki te takotoranga i takoto ai te waka!  - To the place where it will lie!
By starting your career at Deloitte, you are joining a community of extraordinary professionals who put ‘making an impact’ at the heart of what they do. With our global reach, unwavering support, inclusive atmosphere, and cutting-edge technology, you'll have the opportunity to evolve into your fullest potential. 

An intern role at Deloitte is the perfect way to spend your summer and get a taste of what working for Deloitte would look like. You start with a cohort of people just like you, who have finished their penultimate year of study, and are wanting to spend their break getting hands-on experience in the field they are interested in pursuing after graduation. People at Deloitte are the best at what they do and learning from high-performers is a fantastic way to kickstart your growth and career.  

Interns have a two-day induction in their office to understand the corporate environment, what the expectations are, and the role of interns at Deloitte. The internship runs from mid-November (following university exams), has a three week break over Christmas and New Years, and finishes early February before you head back to your final year of university. You will be part of a cohort of 150+ others, all learning collaboratively and building a foundation for your career. 

Once you sign your contract with Deloitte, you will start in November that year. Between the application process and your start-date, we have a number of touchpoints including a buddy reaching out to you, so you feel part of the Deloitte whānau before your first day. 

If you are interested in pursuing a graduate role at Deloitte after your internship, your buddy and coach can help provide feedback and ensure you make the most of the opportunity. A number of our interns receive a graduate contract at the end of their internship meaning they have secured a job for after university and do not need to apply again! Internships are only available to people with one more year of study. If you are in your final year of study – we hire a number of graduates who didn’t complete internships. For more information about our available roles, see our website. 

The accounting internship in the Dunedin office allows you to rotate between the Tax, Audit and Business Advisory teams. 

About this role: 

The accounting internship in the Dunedin office allows you to rotate between the Tax, Audit and Business Advisory teams.  

The team works in project groups of between 4-10 people depending on the client size. These change throughout the year, so you get to work with a range of likeminded people and learn from others. 

During your internship you will be building your core skills through top class training and mentor support that will set you up for a successful future career at Deloitte (or elsewhere).

Your typical day will include:

• Working directly with clients to solve complex issues and present variable solutions and insights
• Reviewing client controls and processes around financial information  
• Reporting and working on behalf of the Auditor General  
• Considering risks in relation to fraud  
• Developing skills in the use and application of cloud-based systems such as Xero and Taxlab, and supporting clients finance functions.   

• Currently completing any degree and have a passion for business. A Commerce degree, including Accounting and/or Finance majors, can be advantageous, but is not essential
• Eligibility to work towards Chartered Accountancy or CPA is common, but this is not a requirement if you are eager, willing and able to learn business advisory skills
• An analytical mind, detail-oriented, with a passion for business and numbers
• An ambitious, hard-working attitude who has great interpersonal and communication skills. Emotional intelligence to navigate between clients and competing priorities
• No previous experience is required. Part-time positions or internships in accounting, finance, customer-service, retail and hospitality are beneficial
• Ties to the Otago region are beneficial but not required

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 Aotearoa

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

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