Vacancies

About us

Nexia New Zealand is a chartered accounting and business advisory firm, committed to delivering high-quality advice, with Partners that pride themselves on developing trusted client relationships. In addition to business advisory, we have specialist expertise in tax, audit, corporate advisory and insolvency.

Employing 90 staff, we pride ourselves on being large enough to give the best possible business advice, and yet continue to maintain that all important personal relationship with our clients.

In addition to understanding what drives the Canterbury market, our team of specialist advisors have access to expertise across global markets through the Nexia International network and employees have opportunities for overseas secondments.

We have an unbeatable firm culture, with a focus on the growth of our people. We truly care about our people, and appreciate the need for work-life balance, and flexible working conditions.

We also offer plenty of social opportunities, including sports teams to join, firm-wide activities, and team events.

The opportunity

As a Graduate, we will encourage your progression and development, provide you with varied and challenging work, and support you to gain your professional qualifications.

As you step into your new job, you’ll start with mock jobs designed to help you transition smoothly from university to the professional world. These mock jobs allow Grads to apply the knowledge and skills they’ve gained during their studies to real-life work scenarios, building confidence and practical expertise. To ensure ongoing growth, we provide monthly graduate training sessions, as well as fortnightly firm trainings, offering valuable opportunities to enhance skills, stay updated, and navigate the challenges of a dynamic work environment. With these resources, graduates are set up for long-term success and continuous development in their careers.

Your first day

On your first day you will meet the other grad’s. So don’t worry! You are not alone.

The great news is all of the new grad’s sit together for the first few months, so you will have your fellow grads with you while you settle in. We know it’s a big step when you start your first job, and your new career, and we will support you every step of the way.

You will also be introduced the your team, and then you will meet your buddy.

Next you will be shown our systems and IT and all of your log-ins will be set-up. You will also be given your own laptop and will be shown around the key elements of the technology you will be using everyday.

Then it’s onto lunch and you can kick back and relax in the lunchroom or you might like to get outside and take a relaxing walk in Hagley Park.

There are also lots of places within walking distance of our building to grab some lunch or a coffee.

We look for people who:

• Are self-motivated, and demonstrate enthusiasm for their chosen career
• Have great communication skills, and are passionate about working closely with our clients
• Have the ability to work both independently, and as part of team

To apply

Applications should be emailed to graduate@nexiachch.co.nz including your CV, cover letter, and academic transcript by 30 March 2025.

Please note whether you would prefer a Business Advisory or Audit position.

The start date of these roles would be early 2026 and is based in our Victoria St office in Christchurch.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for our Graduate Programme, you must be currently in the final year of your degree
• A New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident; or a holder of a valid work visa allowing full time employment in New Zealand