Sustainable Value Graduate (Feb 2026)

"Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga, mō Aotearoa, mō Tātou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand, for all New Zealanders"

Our Opportunity | Ngā Āheinga:

KPMG IMPACT partners with organisations to positively impact the UN’s SDGs. We are working to help Maori, public and private sector organisations drive positive social and environmental outcomes for Aotearoa and all New Zealanders. The Sustainable Value team has a focus across IMPACT to help clients become resilient and contribute to positive change in the ESG and climate space. KPMG’s broad base of internal expertise helps clients break through bottlenecks to craft practical solutions and create truly Sustainable Value for stakeholders through in-depth analysis, informed strategy, and integrated reporting.

As a Sustainable Value Graduate, addressing a range of climate change and other environmental and social issues will be a core part of your work, supporting clients with incorporating sustainability in strategy, risk and opportunity, and disclosure. The work ranges from supporting individual SME’s to large public and private sector wide collaborations. The exposure to expertise you otherwise wouldn’t dream of is a huge opportunity in this role.

Your Day-to-Day | Ngā mahi o ia rā:

• Coordinate client engagements, including meetings, interviews, and networking events.
• Assist Engagement Managers with risk management procedures and note-taking.
• Support the planning of engagements by developing work programmes.
• Gather client feedback through satisfaction surveys for engagement reviews.
• Contribute to business development efforts by understanding client businesses and developing sales responses.
• Ensure quality by producing well-presented documents, complying with standards, and providing peer review.

You - What you bring to our team | Ōu tā koha ki te whānau

• A Bachelors Degree or equivalent (Level 7) completed within the last 2 years.
• A collaborative approach with colleagues
• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• The ability to develop a trusted and respected working relationship with clients
• Inspire and motivate team members to reach their highest levels of performance
• Cultivate a dynamic and creative environment that breeds innovation
• Embrace and embrace change, constantly seeking opportunities for growth and improvement
• Drive excellence by setting high standards for quality
• Master the art of effective communication, captivating and engaging others with your words.

Us - What we will provide for you | Ō mātou tā koha ki a koe

• A Entry level position within our Audit Auckland division, starting alongside our National Graduate cohort.
• A Graduate package, inclusive of a sign on bonus and access to all KPMG benefits and intiatives.
• An induction week inclusive of Graduate Camp, building cultural competency through team based activities and volunteering opportunities.
• A Graduate Development programme, Boost!, to support you in your first year as a graduate.

Ko tātou tātou hei orange mō te iwi  | You. Us. Together. For Better!

Ready to make a difference at KPMG? Pre-register now to get notified when the opportunity is open.