Join BDO Rotorua in 2026 and ignite your potential! Be your best, have fun and make a difference with our graduate and intern opportunities.
We’re more than just a world-leading professional services firm – we’re whanau. As a future graduate, you’ll be part of a team that prioritises your growth, well-being, and success.
Our BDO offices are locally owned, nationally connected, and internationally linked. This means our people get all the benefits of working for a leading edge global professional services firm, whilst experiencing a business model that’s locally focused.
At BDO Rotorua, we understand exceptional service to our clients begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. We offer a unique and supportive culture in firm that puts people first – whether that’s professional development, personal fulfilment, work-life balance or a flatter structure.
Living in Rotorua can offer you an excellent lifestyle with an abundance of outdoor activities centred around our lakes and forests and you have easy access to the Bay of Plenty coastline and the central plateau for summer and winter activities.
Be supported
Your work environment matters! We create a fun, relaxed, and inclusive culture with loads of chances to socialise and collaborate. You will get to know your team beyond the office and build a strong sense of community through our regular social activities and community give back.
Be Backed to Realise Your Goals and Grow – Right from the Start
As you kickstart your accounting career with BDO, your professional and personal development is our priority. Our tailored learning and development programme empowers you to thrive. You’ll build relationships with your team, connect with industry leaders and clients, and have the option to pursue professional qualifications like CAANZ and CPA.
Be what you want to be
We have opportunities available in our Audit and Assurance Services and Business Advisory Services teams.
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BDO - Audit
If you know that business is about more than the balance sheet and profit and loss statements, then this could be the team for you. Our audit specialists and technical experts focus on the bigger picture. BDO has one of Aotearoa’s largest dedicated audit teams.
BDO - Business Advisory
In Advisory, we work alongside businesses to help support and manage their financial needs. From basics such as tax compliance, day-to-day accounting requirements, payroll and preparing financial statements, to the more complex stuff such as growth strategies, tax planning and asset protection. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of business finance and make a real impact! We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or passion for Agribusiness.
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It’s OK if you’re not sure what service line you are most interested in just yet, you’ll learn more throughout the recruitment process.
BE YOURSELF
We want to get to know you beyond your qualifications and grades! What you value outside of your studies, the experiences you have had and what motivates you is just as important. At BDO Rotorua, we care about our team members and you can be assured you will be appreciated and supported just as you are.
JOIN US
Join an awesome team and be supported to bring your best self to work with our BDO Graduate Opportunities in 2026!
We’d love to learn more about you, so apply now by submitting your CV, Academic Transcript and a quick note about why you would love to start your career with BDO.
NB: As this is a graduate level position, we are looking for people who are studying towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance, and will have completed their CA ANZ/CPA/CFA pre-requisites by the end of 2025 or mid-way through 2026.
**Applicants for this position must have a legal right to work and live in NZ **