2026 Grant Thornton Graduate Program - Business Advisory - Wellington

Grant Thornton; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is offering an exciting Graduate Program in Accounting for graduates ready to start their careers in 2026. Based in Wellington, this program provides professional development, mentorship, and a competitive salary. Join a supportive team that values inclusivity and offers real client work from day one, along with generous benefits including paid study leave and further qualification support.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Participation in 9-day fortnight

National Induction

Buddy Program + People Manager support

Get Active Allowance

CA Study Masterclass for CA Program participants

Volunteer day

Paid study leave and graduation day

Fully funded social clubs

Qualifications

• Final year student or graduate within the last 12 months.
• Right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development and mentorship.
• Engage in immediate and direct client work.
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Skills

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Confidence

Approachability

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Job description

Are you set to embark on your professional journey and career in accounting at the beginning of 2026? Then look no further than our Graduate Program!

This graduate opportunity is available in our Wellington office!

Don’t start anywhere, start your career with us and enjoy:

• flexible working policies & participation in our 9-day fortnight trial with no reduction in pay
• professional development starting from day one
• your own mentor to help you on your learning journey
• a truly collaborative and inclusive culture
• competitive salary and benefits.

As a Grant Thornton graduate, you'll be actively encouraged to develop your skills; you’ll listen critically, dig deeper and have the confidence and credibility to challenge assumptions and make suggestions from day one. You’ve got to enjoy tough challenges, seek out opportunities and be ready to drive your career forward with a passion for business that equals ours.

And with a global network spanning more than 135 countries, we have the reach to take you where you want to go.

Who are we looking for?

Free to be yourself, confident and approachable, you must be a great relationship builder and self-motivated who can inspire the people around you with your energy and ideas.

We are looking for Grads to join our Business Advisory Services (Accounting)team who:

• Majored or Double Majored in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Are in their final year of study or have graduated within the last 12 months
• Have the right to work in New Zealand

Please ensure you have your CV and transcript ready - this transcript can be unofficial but it must be a PDF with your full name, name of your tertiary provider and your grades for the duration of your studies.

What’s in it for you?

Everyone at Grant Thornton enjoys our flexible working policies and gets to participate in our nine-day fortnight trial with no reduction in pay. Our grads receive a competitive salary based on local market rates and the cost of living and we provide our new graduates with a starting bonus.

As you study towards your professional qualification, either CA, CPA or CFA, the firm will pay for your membership fees, module registration fees, provide paid study leave (and a paid leave day for your graduation!), as well as subject matter experts who are ready and available to answer your questions and provide workshops to help you cement your learning.

On top of that we provide:

• National Induction
• Buddy Program + People Manager - Whole rounded support
• Get Active Allowance - monthly allowance to support your physical wellbeing
• CA Study Masterclass (CASM) is available for those on the CA Program
• Immediate and direct client work
• Opportunity to work with Senior Partners immediately
• Volunteer day
• Flexible work options
• Fully funded and active social clubs

We empower our people to make a difference. We want our people to think for themselves, to speak up, and to actively shape our firm’s culture and future.

So, see what we have offer, how we work and how our people feel about Grant Thornton New Zealand via our careers website; then decide for yourself whether it's the right fit for you.