Our Internship Programme
Applications for our next intake are closed but will re-open in early March.
To join our summer programme at the end of 2025, you must be in your second-to-last year of study.
At Audit New Zealand:
- We'll give you exposure to real projects. You could be collaborating with clients providing essential infrastructure or health services to vulnerable New Zealanders – all while gaining valuable on-the-job experience;
- You'll benefit from working in teams focused on collaboration and growth, and you'll develop strong relationships with your peers;
- An outstanding mentoring system supports every intern; and
- You'll have a week gaining valuable experience at the Office of the Auditor-General, at the heart of Wellington's parliamentary precinct.
At the end of the internship, you’ll get the chance to talk about your experience via a group presentation to our Executive Leadership Team. We’ll then make graduate programme offers to the interns we think will thrive at Audit New Zealand.
If successful, you'll return to university to complete your studies, knowing that you'll have a job when you finish.
You'll start working for us as an Assistant Auditor in our Graduate Programme the following February 2027.
How to apply
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Applications: When you apply, we will ask you to provide a copy of your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should include details about why you want to be a part of the Audit New Zealand Internship Programme. Highlight any skills or experience that make you a great candidate, and make sure your name is part of the filename of any documents you attach. |
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Online assessments: We will send you a link to our online assessments and a video introduction. The assessments will take about 35 minutes to complete, so please schedule the time and remove yourself from distractions. The video introduction has four questions, and you have up to 90 seconds to answer each. Don't forget to dress for the interview. |
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Closing date: You will have three days to complete the assessment and the video introduction. Please don't leave it until the last hour! |
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Phone Interview: If you're short-listed for a job, we'll call you and ask you some general questions to get to know you better. This phone call is booked in advance at a time that suits you. |
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Case study and final interview: If the phone interview goes well, we'll invite you to attend a final interview and complete a case study in mid-April. We'll provide plenty of information to help you prepare, but our best advice is to 'just be you'! |
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Decisions: We'll offer intern positions to successful applicants by the end of April. We can't wait to make these phone calls! |
Watch this video to learn tips about creating an application that will make you stand out.
Elizabeth talks about her internship experience.
Vidisha talks about her internship experience.
If you have any questions email us at [email protected].
Page last updated: 18 February 2025