Graduate programme

No need. Because you’ve done your research, you’ll apply for your first preference. In the application form we also ask you to let us know if you’d consider other areas, once you have filled that part out we'll take care of the rest.

We follow a five-step recruitment process for our Graduate Programme applicants.

No, not at all! An internship is an awesome opportunity, but it's not necessary to secure a graduate role.

We'd love to connect with you! Stay updated by following our PwC Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages, as well as keeping an eye on your tertiary careers portal for any upcoming events or opportunities to speak with someone from our team.

Yes, please ensure before you apply for a graduate role that you have converted your GPA to the New Zealand rating system.

Check with your tertiary institution for further information.

Yes, we welcome applications from international students. However, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• You'll need to have full working rights at the intended start date of the 2026 graduate programme
• You’ll need to provide a copy of your passport and visa during the application process.
• You will only be eligible to apply for roles that are listed on the Tier 1 Green List. Please see the relevant FAQ for more details on this.
• We suggest you contact Immigration New Zealand for more information about working in New Zealand.

Yes, we welcome applications from candidates on work visas. However, you will need to meet the following criteria: 

• You'll need to have full working rights at the intended start date of the 2026 graduate programme. 
• You’ll need to have 3 years on your work visa at the commencement of the graduate programme. You must also confirm you will not require visa sponsorship in the future. 
• You will only be eligible to apply for roles that are listed on the Tier 1 Green List. Please see the relevant FAQ for more details on this.

If you’re an international student or on a work visa, you will only be able to apply for roles that are on the NZ Government’s Tier 1 Green List, such as positions in our Audit teams.  

We will list the roles here once applications open on 2nd March 2026 for reference, and we’ll also make it clear in the job descriptions. 

Please also review our other FAQs around eligibility criteria for international students or candidates on work visas.

If you apply for a role in our Consulting team, you will go through the same application and assessment stages, however, if you progress beyond this, instead of moving to interview stage you will move to an Assessment Centre. 

Our Assessment Centre for Auckland graduate & intern positions will take place at our Auckland office on Thursday 19th March 2026, and our Assessment Centre for Wellington & Christchurch graduate & intern positions will take place in our Wellington office on Tuesday 24th March 2026.  

You can find more information on our Assessment Centres for Consulting here.

While we generally don't offer graduate roles at other times, occasionally, specific roles may become available unexpectedly. We recommend keeping a close eye on this page for any opportunities that may come up.

Yes, we welcome applications from students who are pursuing their Master's Degree. If you also have 1-2 years of professional work experience, we encourage you to explore opportunities on our Experienced Careers job board for additional options that may align with your qualifications and career goals.

This is a great question, but a hard one to answer as it changes every year based on the needs of our business. Our roles fill quickly so please get your application in as soon as possible.

At PwC, we're dedicated to fostering the growth of our team members, recognising that each individual's journey is unique. Your career's success is in your hands, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

You'll have access to a variety of resources aimed at nurturing your career. Whether it's leadership development programs, technical courses, or collaborating with subject matter experts during client engagements, every day presents an opportunity for personal growth and challenge.

We encourage you to engage in annual goal-setting and regular career discussions with your performance manager. These conversations provide a platform for you to express your passions and interests, guiding your professional development journey.

Once you make your application, if you meet key criteria you will be automatically sent your online assessment and video interview to complete. If you do not receive this automatically don’t worry! It may just be that your application needs a further review from our team before a decision is made on if you proceed to the next stage of the process. We will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Applications for our graduate programmes open in March and close in April. Keep an eye on our student careers job listings for any opportunities that may come up throughout the year.