Intern Programme - PwC Private (Nov 2027)

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Graduate wellbeing allowance

Latest technology and tools

Professional development opportunities

Exclusive discounts

Social club

People networks

PwC Foundation volunteering

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is inviting applications for Summer Intern positions in our Private team beginning November 2027. You will work alongside experienced advisers across a variety of client engagements, gaining exposure to compliance, advisory services, and business transactions.

You'll use data, automation and AI-enabled tools to derive insights, build client relationships, and contribute to meaningful outcomes while developing commercial judgment and digital capability.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor of Commerce or Business with CA pathway preferred.
• Final-year student or recent graduate with strong academic record.
• Interest in CA ANZ qualification and professional development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support private client engagements across compliance and advisory services.
• Work with advisers to build trusted client relationships.
• Leverage data, automation and AI-enabled tools to generate insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business (Accounting major)

Final year student or recent graduate

CA ANZ qualification pathway

Tools

Excel

Data analytics tools

AI tooling

Job description

Open doors to every industry. Explore Private at PwC.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

Join our diverse whānau, where you'll be empowered to unlock your potential. We equip you with the latest technology, tailored coaching, and the confidence to make a real impact from day one.

Our culture is centred around our people because we believe your development is paramount. You'll take on meaningful challenges, learn from experienced professionals, and build a rewarding career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Alongside competitive pay, we support your professional growth through a wide range of benefits, including:

• Dress for your day: Embrace a dress code that adapts to your agenda.
• Graduate Wellbeing: Enjoy an annual wellbeing allowance
• Latest Technology and Tools: Work with cutting edge technology and the latest AI tools, receive a laptop to stay connected.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Access mentoring, coaching, and learning programs to develop your AI and human skill
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from personal travel, accommodation deals, and more.
• Social Club: Our Social Club brings our people together. Whether you’re into sport, culture, food, or just meeting new faces.
• People Networks: Connect with diverse groups like Manukura, Pacific Village, Shine (LGBTQ+), and more!
• PwC Foundation: The opportunity to volunteer with the PwC Foundation and contribute back to the community if different ways.

The Opportunity

We're looking for Summer Interns commencing in November 2027.

Our PwC Private team works alongside a diverse range of clients, from family-owned businesses and fast-growing startups to well-known New Zealand brands, helping them solve challenges, unlock opportunities and achieve long-term success.

As a Summer Intern, you'll work alongside experienced business advisers, building trusted relationships with clients while gaining exposure to a broad range of compliance and advisory services.

From financial analysis, business performance improvement and growth initiatives, to accounting and tax compliance, finance technology and business transactions, you'll help solve real business challenges and, contribute to meaningful client outcomes. You'll also learn how we use data, automation and AI-enabled tools to work at the cutting edge of technology, generate insights and help clients make better decisions. Along the way, you’ll develop the commercial judgement, digital capability and relationship-building skills that will set you up for a successful career.

No two days are the same. You'll build meaningful relationships, tackle complex business challenges and gain exposure to a wide variety of industries, giving you a strong foundation for your career. If you're curious, ambitious, enjoy problem-solving and want to make a genuine impact, you'll thrive in our team.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting (CA pathway preferred).
• Be in your final year of study or have recently graduated.
• Intention to complete the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) qualification.
• Strong academic performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.
• The ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership through work, sport, volunteering or extracurricular activities.

Before you apply, please ensure you have your latest CV and academic transcript ready.

Eligibility: Applications are open to New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents. Candidates on student or work visas may only apply for roles within our Audit, Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT), and Internal Audit & GRC teams, provided they meet the relevant eligibility criteria. For more information, please visit pwc.co.nz/studentcareers.

Join us at PwC and embark on a career where you'll continue to learn, grow and make a difference from day one.

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