Internship Programme (Nov 2025)

We all know that work/life balance and interpersonal relationships are really important; so why not start your career at a firm that’s big enough to offer varied and interesting work, but small enough that you’re more than just a number?

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.

We have been around for almost 80 years and strike a great balance between being big enough to give you interesting client work and the opportunity to learn from the best and being small enough that you are more than just a number.

The role

We're big enough to offer interns a variety of work, a broad range of opportunities and you can gain specialised knowledge in areas of particular interest to you.

• The internship programme runs November 2025 to February 2026.
• Business Advisory/Audit – complete two six-week rotations in each service line to get a taste of both and help you make an informed decision about which you would prefer as a graduate. If you are already certain of the service line you want to be in, that's great! We still recommend you try this programme and you can walk away with exposure to the range of CA jobs available to you.
• Tax – complete the entirety of your internship in the tax team.

Both options include two “Shadow a Leader” days where you will interact directly with either a manager or director for the full day to get a taste of working in a leadership position in a CA firm. There is also the potential to be involved in client interactions and meetings. 

Please visit our website for more information about our internship programme and how to apply once applications open in March 2025.

Who are we looking for?

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

• Is in their penultimate year of university
• 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

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. Video Interview
4. 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.