Private Enterprise Graduate - Ashburton - February 2026 Start

"Titokona to tatou tonuitanga, mo Aotearoa, mo Tatou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand, for all New Zealanders"

Our Opportunity | Nga Aheinga :

Join KPMG's Private Enterprise team and support privately owned businesses and individuals in achieving their goals. Make a meaningful impact by providing practical solutions for clients throughout their unique journeys, from startup to growth, international expansion, consolidation, or rationalisation. Collaborate with a national network of clients from various industries, ranging from retail and kiwifruit to software and government departments. Leverage your accounting, tax, and advisory skills to deliver value-added solutions for compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic planning. As a Private Enterprise Graduate, you'll enjoy diverse work opportunities that align with your studies and entrepreneurial spirit, fueling the prosperity of New Zealand's small to medium businesses.

Your Day-to-Day | Nga mahi o ia ra :

• Financial Preparation : Accurately prepare tax returns, GST / FBT returns, and respond to IRD queries. Reconcile ledgers, analyse financial data, and prepare statements.
• Management Accounting : Assist with income projections and research for business investment decisions.
• Support and Secondment : Aid senior staff on larger assignments and manage non-company entities like trusts and partnerships.
• Client Management : Respond to client queries effectively, identify value-added opportunities, and maintain client relationships.
• Business Development : Develop and maintain client relationships, stay updated on business trends, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Learning and Development : Enhance skills in accounting software, contribute to proposal development, and adapt to changes in the business environment.

You - What you bring to our team | Ou ta koha ki te whanau

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.

Are working towards a Degree majoring in Accounting or Finance, or another major, which meets the pre-requisites for a Chartered Accountancy qualification.

Us - What we will provide for you | O matou ta koha ki a koe

An entry level position within our Private Enterprise Canterbury team based in Ashburton, starting alongside our National Graduate cohort.

A Graduate package, inclusive of a sign on bonus and access to all KPMG benefits and initiatives.

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.

Ready to make a difference at KPMG in 2026? Click APPLY FOR THIS JOB today!

Recruitment Agencies : The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you :

— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

— Opportunities for local and international secondments

— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

— A paid professional association membership of your choice

— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm's environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.