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BDO New Zealand

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4.0
  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

Internship Programme (Nov 2025)

Location details

On-site

  • New Zealand

    New Zealand

    • Canterbury

      Christchurch

Location

Christchurch

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryNZD 52,000 - 55,000 / Year
  • Number of vacancies10-12 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 6 Apr 2025
  • Start dateStart date 9 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

BDO 

We’re more than just a world-leading professional services firm – we’re family.  As a future intern, 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.  

Rest assured that you will be supported to BE YOU with our BDO Internship Opportunities in 2025/2026!

BE BACKED TO REALISE YOUR GOALS AND GROW – RIGHT FROM THE START

You are at the perfect stage to be curious and grow your experiences whilst you finish your studies and plan your future. We want to aid in you achieving that.

Our programme kicks off in November 2025 and includes an introduction to BDO and our service lines including Audit, Business Advisory Services, Corporate Advisory Services, Agri Business and Tax. You will enjoy a taste of each of our service lines during your internship and gain a greater understanding of what a career with BDO looks like.

BE PART OF A SUPPORTIVE BDO WHANAU

Digital learning tools, on-the job training, certifications, coaching, and mentoring support are all included throughout our Internship Programme with a focus on empowering our interns with technology, coaching, flexibility, and trust.

Located in City Centre overlooking Te Pae and the Avon, the BDO Christchurch office is in the heart of the city giving you access to some of the best spots Christchurch has to offer

Join our sports teams and take part in our Social Club events, make the most of these opportunities to get to know the team outside of the and strengthen your sense of community within the firm.

BE YOURSELF

We want everyone to choose to work at BDO and have an authentic and valuable experience of what it’s like to be part of BDO Christchurch. Understanding what we do, our culture and our values is critical for making the right career choice.

We want to get to know you beyond your qualifications and grades! What you value outside of your studies, the experiences you have had and what motivates. 

At BDO Christchurch you can show up every day just as you are and be appreciated and supported. What makes you, you is key to your success and in turn is key to our clients’ success.

JOIN US

We have listened to students, and we know that collaboration, partnerships and early access to industry leaders is important to you and have included time to focus on these aspects as part of our program.

As this is an internship position, we are looking for people in their second or third year of study who are working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance and are working towards the CA ANZ/CPA/CFA pre-requisites

You must be available to complete a 10-week program running November 2025 to February 2026.

APPLY NOW

We’d love to learn more about you, so apply now by submitting your CV, Academic Transcript and a cover letter. 

We look forward to seeing how BDO can enable you to BE YOU, BE YOUR BEST in 2025/2026!

Applicants for this position must have a legal right to work and live in NZ

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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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New Zealand CitizenNew Zealand Permanent ResidentNew Zealand Temporary Work Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Associate Degree or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    New Zealand Citizen
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesAssociate Degree or higher
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Graduate
Wellington
7 months ago

Running of Annual accounts for companies and doing tax returns, FBT, payroll etc

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Graduate
Wellington
7 months ago

Administrating/field work on formal appointments such as liquidations/receiverships/administrations.

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Graduate
Auckland
7 months ago

Completing my sections and reporting to my managers/team members (AIC)

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About the employer

BDO New Zealand

BDO New Zealand

Rating

4.0

Number of employees

50,000 - 100,000 employees

Industries

Accounting & Advisory

Join BDO in 2026 and ignite your potential! Be your best, have fun & make a difference with our grad & intern opportunities. BDO TŪ TANGATA AI KI BDO.

Pros and cons of working at BDO New Zealand

Pros

  • The culture at BDO is great, as there are lots of different social activities that you can participate in throughout the year.

  • The support provided by the people around me.

  • Flexitime works well for me...start earlier in the day...and leave at a good time to still have time after work.

  • Many learning opportunities, consistent training, on-time feedback, and encouragement."

  • The office here is very big and has heaps of facilities available such as a coffee machine, multiple microwaves, fridges, and toastie makers.

Cons

    • Workflow inconsistencies—being light on work.

    • Sometimes it felt as if there wasn't enough training before getting thrown into it.

    • Small office space on busy days.

    • Time feels a little micromanaged.

    • Office temperature is never right.