Pasifika Graduate Programme (Feb 2026)

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What if we didn’t focus on who you are now, but who you could become? 

At EY, we value you for your unique perspective and potential. We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world. We're offering you more than just a job - we're offering you the exceptional EY experience. After all, it's not just about where you're going; it's about how you'll grow to get there. 

What’s in it for you?  

Join us full-time as a graduate and let's shape your bright future together. We're committed to nurturing your career with continuous support, learning opportunities, and dynamic experiences. You'll be taking on meaningful responsibilities from day one, expanding your network, and honing essential skills. Just imagine the confidence you'll acquire through a diverse range of experiences with leading clients across various industries. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, who'll guide and inspire you to realise your full potential. To learn more about our business and life at EY, visit our website.

We’re currently looking for students from a range of degrees. You can find out more about our service lines and teams, as well as where your studies might best match, by visiting our careers pages.

Eligibility 

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

• Identify as Pasifika 
• Be in the final year of your degree OR as a graduate, within 24 months from your graduation date at the time of application.  
• Hold New Zealand or Australian citizenship or hold New Zealand permanent residency. 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. 

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. 

Apply now… we’re over 1,000 perspectives in Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re ready to welcome yours.  

DE&I are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. 

We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.  

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. 

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.