Graduate Programme (Jan 2026)

At Baker Tilly Staples Rodway, we offer you the valuable experience you need to kick-start your career in a supportive environment. Learn from and be mentored by our highly skilled experts to pave your way in the accounting world with our Graduate Programme.

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway is an Accounting, Tax, Audit, Corporate and Business Advisory firm. We are a part of the Baker Tilly International network, which was voted the ‘network of the year’ at the International Accounting Forum & Awards 2023. Here in New Zealand, we have offices in Auckland, Tauranga, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, and Christchurch.

Why Baker Tilly Staples Rodway?

• Impactful Work – You won’t just be crunching numbers; you’ll contribute to financial solutions that tackle real-world problems.
• Growth & Development – Be supported on your journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant, with your study and exam fees paid and our tailored mentoring and buddy programmes. Benefit from exposure to a variety of work and lay the foundations to pursue the path you want to take.
• Workplace Culture – Our grads will quickly become part of the Baker Tilly Staples Rodway team with multiple opportunities to get involved in events, social activities, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and volunteer days to build networks and be a part of something that matters to you.
• Caring for the Land and our People – Be part of an organisation that is committed to Caring For the Land (https://bakertillysr.nz/locations/auckland/values/) and its People through our Sustainability and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Global Reach – Make the most of our global network and take your career to the next level with international assignment opportunities with our member firms all across the world. We also recognise the importance of travel for you as an individual, and we support our staff to not sacrifice these opportunities.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who ticks all the right boxes:

• Is in their final year of study at university or graduated within the last 24 months
• Majoring in accounting
• Future plans to become a Chartered Accountant and follow either the CA ANZ or CPA pathway
• Has part-time work experience, volunteer experience, or involvement in extracurricular activities
• Has the right to work in New Zealand

The detail

• Our graduate intakes are in February 2026 and July 2026
• We currently have graduate role openings in the following service lines: Audit, Tax and Business Recovery & Restructuring.
• Please visit our website for more information about our graduate programme  and how to apply once applications open in March 2025.

What to expect during the application process

1. Submit your online application including your CV, cover letter, academic transcript and passport (or visa) copy
2. Take the online psychometric assessment. Please state in your application if you anticipate needing assistance. We’re here to help you succeed
3. Phone interview with a member from the HR Team
4. Video Interview
5. Be invited an in person interview and meet the team if your application is successful

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and belonging. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, even if you do not meet all the role criteria. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to assist.