Be your best at BDO. TŪ TANGATA AI KI BDO
We’re more than just a world-leading professional services firm – we’re whanau. As a future graduate, you’ll be part of a team that prioritises your growth, well-being, and success.
Our BDO offices are locally owned, nationally connected, and internationally linked. This means our people get all the benefits of working for a leading edge global professional services firm, whilst experiencing a business model that’s locally focused.
We have offices in 20 locations across Aotearoa, from Kerikeri to Invercargill, providing a unique opportunity to live the lifestyle that suits you while taking your professional services career to the next level.
Be supported
Your work environment matters! We create a fun, relaxed, and inclusive culture with loads of chances to socialise and collaborate. Join our sports teams, network at office gatherings, and dive into Social Club events. Get to know your team beyond the office and build a strong sense of community.
Buddies
When you sign with us, you’ll be paired with a buddy, your own go-to person throughout your graduate year. These handpicked buddies are here to help you feel supported. They’ll connect with you during your final months of your study, so by the time you start, you’ll know some familiar faces, helping your transition to full time work life.
BE BACKED TO REALISE YOUR GOALS AND GROW – RIGHT FROM THE START
We know you want to grow, and we offer a tailored learning and development program that enables you to thrive as an individual. When you join the BDO whānau, you’ll gain access to a huge variety of opportunities, where you’ll grow relationships with team members, industry leaders and clients, from across many different sectors and business types from around NZ.
BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE
We have opportunities available in our Audit and Assurance Services, Taxation Services and Business Advisory Services teams.
BDO - AUDIT
If you know that business is about more than the balance sheet and profit and loss statements, then this could be the team for you. Our audit specialists and technical experts focus on the bigger picture. BDO has one of Aotearoa’s largest dedicated audit teams.
BDO - Business Advisory
In Advisory, we work alongside businesses to help support and manage their financial needs. From basics such as tax compliance, day-to-day accounting requirements, payroll and preparing financial statements, to the more complex stuff such as growth strategies, tax planning and asset protection. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of business finance and make a real impact!
BDO - TAX
Tax touches all aspects of people’s lives. If you are creative and enjoy problem-solving, then Tax is for you. Our team of tax specialists back businesses with practical, innovative and robust solutions. You will be responsible for an array of matters, from assisting individuals and liaising with Inland Revenue to complex cross-border transactional work.
It’s OK if you’re not sure what service line you are most interested in just yet, you’ll learn more throughout the recruitment process.
BE PART OF A TRUSTED TEAM, SETTING THE STANDARD
Our values define who we are and what we care about – they reflect how we interact with each other, our clients, and our communities.
Our BDO New Zealand values are inspired by the elements of a pepeha – the traditional Māori way of introduction – reflecting the uniqueness of the people within BDO and the collective spirit we all share in collaborating towards our common purpose - helping people achieve their dreams.
There are a number of steps in the process, but depending on which location you are applying for, they might differ slightly.
Typically, the process will include:
We're committed to making great career and development opportunities happen
We want to get to know you – and take the time to learn about what matters, it's our business to empower you to realise your goals and potential.
We focus on backing you and setting you up to succeed- that is why you have a buddy on-hand from your very first day; to support and mentor you while you settle into your new role. You'll have access to a whole host of learning to ensure that you are developing in line with your individual needs and are able to effectively manage the transition into professional life.
Our regular technical and personal learning and development sessions and workshops, will equip you with the skills and knowledge to accelerate your career.
We provide a great range of assistance for our graduates including:
Specific benefits will vary depending on what's offered by your BDO office.