Māori Graduate Programme (Feb 2026)

He kōrero mō mātou | About us

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. In Aotearoa, we operate from three main locations, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Pōneke (Wellington), and Ōtautahi (Christchurch), serving clients throughout the country, Oceania, and globally.

Our Aotearoa EY business includes EY Tahi, a stand-alone, kaupapa Māori, member firm of EY global – a ‘firm within a firm’. Established in 2014 to compliment EY and provide the ‘best of both worlds’ in terms of global strength, and indigenous creativity and application, as part of the programme you may have the opportunity to support mahi being done by our EY Tahi team should this be of interest.

Te wheako inati o EY. Māu e hanga. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

Ka pao rānei koe, tōrea? | Will you seize now to transform next?

Nōu te ao. The future is bright.

Join us full-time as a graduate and we’ll support you to develop your own personal purpose, helping us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society.

Working within a diverse and inclusive culture, we’ll embrace you for who you are and empower you to use your voice to help others find theirs. You’ll enjoy early responsibility, continuous investment in your personal wellbeing and career development as well as having the opportunity to share your unique te ao Māori reflected through your own identity and experiences.

You’ll also expand your network, working alongside skilled professionals from across the globe who’ll guide you to be your best.

We’re looking for students from a wide range of degrees who can bring their unique te ao Māori to the forefront. You can find out more about our service lines and teams by visiting our careers pages.

Paearu | Eligibility

To apply for our Graduate Programme, you are required to be:

• Identify as Māori  
• In the final year of your degree OR as a graduate, within 24 months from your graduation date at the time of application.
• Be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or a New Zealand permanent resident. If you’re an international student, visit our website to view our international student criteria to determine eligibility before applying.

We ask that you only submit one application for your preferred location and business area.

He aha te tumanako | What to expect

• All candidates are required to submit an online application attaching their passport (or alternate ID), CV and academic transcript
• Once we’ve reviewed your application in its entirety, you may be invited to a Recruitment Day

Please note that it can take up to six weeks to hear from us as we have a rigorous recruitment process in place for our student programme roles.

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging.

If you have any support or access requirements in order to submit your application, or for a confidential discussion, we encourage you to contact us via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or phone + 64 9 300 7044 (option 4). You will have the opportunity to notify us of other required adjustments as your application progresses.