Graduate Auditor (Tauranga) – Paid Study Leave

New Zealand Government; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study leave

Fees for CA qualification

Mentorship program

Buddy system

Job summary

The Audit Office | Te Mana Arotake is New Zealand's leading public sector auditor, offering a 2027 Graduate Programme to prepare you for Chartered Accountant status. The role involves learning from specialists, with paid study leave and fees covered, plus buddy and mentor support across offices in Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

You'll join a well-structured development path and become part of a diverse, high-integrity team focused on independent public spending

Qualifications

• Graduate programme targeting public sector auditing and CA qualification pathways.
• Support with CA qualification fees, paid study leave, and year-group training.

Responsibilities

• Assist auditing activities across public sector entities (councils, hospitals, defence assets) to gain practical experience.
• Work with specialists to learn governance, assurance, and financial reporting best practices.
• Collaborate with a buddy/mentoring system as part of your development into a Chartered Accountant.

Job description

The Audit Office | Te Mana Arotake is New Zealand's leading public sector auditor, offering a 2027 Graduate Programme to prepare you for Chartered Accountant status. The role involves learning from specialists, with paid study leave and fees covered, plus buddy and mentor support across offices in Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

You'll join a well-structured development path and become part of a diverse, high-integrity team focused on independent public spending