Graduate Programme (Feb 2028)

Stfrancis; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Gym subsidy

Training & development

Social club

Job summary

BDO Christchurch is seeking motivated graduates to join our Graduate Programme across Business Advisory, Agribusiness Advisory, Audit and Assurance, and Deal Advisory. You’ll build technical skills and professional confidence from day one, with strong support and opportunities to grow within a global firm.

Working from our central Christchurch office, you’ll gain exposure to diverse clients, hands-on learning, and structured training toward professional qualifications (CA ANZ, CPA, CFA).

Qualifications

• Currently completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minor in Information Systems is advantageous.
• All applicants must have completed prerequisites for CA ANZ, CPA, or CFA by end of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist with advisory tasks across Business Advisory teams and Agribusiness Advisory.
• Support audits and assurance activities across SME to larger sectors.
• Contribute to deal advisory tasks including due diligence, valuations, and client discussions.

Skills

Curiosity

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Background in Agriculture (advantageous)

Finance knowledge for Deal Advisory

Job description

Be You. Be Your Best. BDO. | Tš tangata ai ki BDO

Gain real experience, strong support, and the opportunity to grow from day one.

Who we are

BDO is a leading global professional services network with offices in over 160 countries, known for building trusted client relationships and delivering practical, highquality advice.

In New Zealand, we’re proudly locally owned and nationally connected, combining global capability with strong local knowledge to support businesses of all sizes.

BDO Christchurch, based in the heart of the city overlooking Te Pae and the Avon River, is an active part of the Canterbury business community. You’ll experience the opportunities of a global firm alongside the culture, flexibility, and support of a close-knit local team.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for motivated graduates who are curious, collaborative, and ready to learn. You don’t need to have everything figured out - we’ll support you to build your technical skills and professional confidence over time.

Opportunities are available across the following teams:

Business Advisory

You’ll work closely with Kiwi businesses to understand how they operate, where they want to go, and how to help them get there. You’ll use numbers, technology, and problem solving to add real value, while building strong client relationships from day one. With supportive training and variety in your work, BAS gives you exposure to strategy, growth, and the human side of business-making it an ideal pathway if you enjoy working with people and making a measurable impact. This role is well suited to someone who has a proven interest in information systems.

Business Advisory – Agribusiness

Our Agribusiness Advisory team works alongside farmers and agribusiness owners across New Zealand, providing practical advice to support business performance, growth, and succession. Graduates gain exposure to a diverse client base while developing strong commercial and industry-specific knowledge within New Zealand’s agribusiness sector.

Audit and Assurance

You’ll gain hands‑on experience with real clients across Aotearoa’s SME, community, and larger sectors. You’ll learn how businesses perform, how systems work, and how to provide assurance that leaders can rely on. With structured national training, partner access, and a clear development pathway, you’ll build strong technical and professional skills from day one. At BDO, you get the best of both worlds a supportive local team backed by global tools, methodology, and expertise and the opportunity to add value while shaping the future of how organisations operate.

Deal Advisory

In this rare opportunity to join our Deal Advisory team, you’ll gain exposure to strategic advice provided to clients on mergers, acquisitions and other critical business transactions. You will assist with financial due diligence and valuations, support report preparation and presentations, participate in client meetings and strategic discussions, and develop analytical and problem‑solving skills through mentorship. This role is well suited for someone who has studied finance.

What’s in it for you

• Flexible working arrangements to help balance life inside and outside of work
• A structured Graduate Programme with tailored learning and development
• Ongoing technical training and support towards professional qualifications (CA ANZ, CPA, or CFA)
• Being part of a supportive BDO whānau that genuinely invests in your growth
• Mentoring and support from experienced leaders and teammates
• Opportunities to build relationships with clients and colleagues across New Zealand
• A fun, inclusive, and relaxed team culture where you can be yourself
• Active Social Club, sports teams, and regular firm and divisional events
• A centrally located Christchurch office close to cafes, events, and green spaces
• Wellbeing perks such as a gym membership subsidy, fully funded health insurance, access to OCP, and twice weekly fresh fruit

Join us

Eligibility requirements:

• Business Advisory: Applicants must be currently completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting. A minor in, or demonstrated interest in, Information Systems will be considered advantageous.
• Business Advisory – Agribusiness: Applicant must be currently completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Background or study in Agriculture is desirable.
• Audit and Assurance: Applicant must be currently completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Deal Advisory: Applicant must be currently completing a bachelor’s degree in finance.

All applicants must have completed the prerequisite requirements for CA ANZ, CPA, or CFA by the end of 2026.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.