Audit Internship Programme (Nov 2027)

Prosple Pty; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM New Zealand offers a summer internship in Audit & Assurance. You will gain practical experience by working with the audit team on client projects and learning how financial statements are prepared, audit plans are developed, and IFRS guidance is applied.

You’ll develop technical and professional insights in a supportive, team‑oriented environment that values quality and client service, with clear development pathways in professional services.

Qualifications

• You are studying toward a bachelor's degree in Business / Commerce with an accounting or finance major and in your penultimate or 2nd year.
• You value integrity, professionalism and mutual respect.
• You enjoy client service and helping people achieve their goals.
• You are a self-starter and a team player with a can-do attitude.
• You pursue continuous learning and professional growth.
• You have NZ working rights (citizen / permanent resident / visa holder).

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience working alongside the audit team with clients.
• Learn about audit plans, financial statements, and IFRS guidance.
• Observe how teams build high-trust relationships and serve as reliable advisors.
• Support day-to-day audit activities across various industries.

Skills

Teamwork

Client service

Self-starter

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Commerce with an accounting or finance major

Job description

Are you seeking to gain valuable practical work experience within a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork, quality and client service?

Join our internship programme this summer as an intern and see first‑hand how our audit team works closely with clients to provide tailored audit services to clients of all types and sizes, in a wide range of industries. Our internship programme will also provide you with technical, and professional insights to empower your career and future development.

What we offer:

At RSM, you'll work alongside our teams doing meaningful and impactful work that makes a real difference in people's lives.

RSM New Zealand supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you.

As a leading professional services firm, we invest in your future and connect you to an extensive network of national and global resources.

Learning from the best and brightest minds in the business world, the RSM Internship Programme will provide you with practical experience and insights about the exciting career pathway within Audit and Assurance.

Who we are:

RSM New Zealand is a member of RSM, the world's 7th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

What you'll do:

As an Audit Intern at RSM, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience working alongside our team and get insights into audit skills required, understanding audit plans, how financial statements are prepared, and gain exposure to the fundamental electronic audit tools, and much more!

Our team conducts audits for a wide variety of our clients and as an intern, you will have an exciting chance to gain more knowledge in areas such as everyday business operations and financial reporting. You will observe how closely our teams work with our clients to establish high‑trust relationships and serve as their reliable advisors.

What does the Assurance and Advisory division do?

Gain experience within a dynamic team, as they tackle exciting audit challenges in diverse environments with a focus on teamwork and quality. Our Audit team takes on a wide range of exciting responsibilities, including:

• Financial statement audits: Uncover hidden insights and ensure accuracy.
• Regulatory and compliance audits: Ensure organisations operate within legal boundaries.
• Financial reporting: Empower stakeholders with clear and concise information.
• Regulatory, technical & IFRS advice: Guide clients through evolving financial standards.

You are an ideal candidate for this role if...

• You are currently studying towards a bachelor's degree in Business / Commerce with an accounting or finance major and are in your penultimate or 2nd year of study;
• Integrity is one of your core values, and you hold yourself and those you work with to a high standard of professionalism and mutual respect.
• You enjoy client service and helping people achieve their goals;
• You are a self‑starter and a team player, and you can bring your unique skills and ideas to the table;
• You possess a can‑do attitude and a passion for continuous learning and professional growth;
• New New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or visa holder with full working rights in New Zealand.