What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consulting Graduate - Christchurch - February 2027 start position at KPMG New Zealand?
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Our Opportunity | Ngā Āheinga:
At KPMG, our Consulting teams design and deliver a wide range of services that help organisations respond to complex challenges and capitalise on emerging opportunities. We work with clients to improve how they operate, manage risk, meet regulatory expectations and make confident strategic decisions — ultimately helping them perform better operationally, financially and strategically, while standing up to external regulation and scrutiny.
As a Consulting Graduate, you’ll be part of diverse project teams delivering practical solutions across industries and sectors, offering you the chance to build a broad consulting skillset while making a meaningful impact for our clients.
\n- Partner with client teams to help deliver workshops, meetings and project activities, gaining real‑world consulting experience.
- Learn how Consulting services are delivered by supporting engagement reviews across various service lines.
- Contribute to risk management and governance processes, including capturing key insights and supporting decision‑making.
- Support the planning and delivery of consulting engagements, helping shape work programmes and project milestones.
- Engage with clients to gather feedback and understand what great consulting looks like in practice.
- Get involved in business development by supporting proposals and attending networking events to build your professional network.
- Are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Level 7 equivalent in Law, Finance, Accounting, Science, Economics, Management, International Business or related major with strong academic performance.
- Bring a collaborative mindset, working effectively with colleagues across the team.
- Approach complex challenges with a pragmatic, solutions‑focused attitude.
- Build trusted and respected relationships with clients through credibility and professionalism.
- Contribute to a dynamic, creative, and innovative environment that encourages new ideas.
- Embrace change and seek continual opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Champion excellence by maintaining high standards of quality in everything you deliver.
- Communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact, engaging and influencing others effectively.
- An entry‑level position within our Consulting team, supported by BOOST! – our Graduate Development Programme, starting alongside our National Graduate cohort and designed to build your capability, confidence, and career foundation in your first year.
- A $2,000 sign‑on bonus to celebrate and support your first months at the firm.
- A comprehensive induction week that goes beyond introductions, supported by facilitators from KPMG to help you understand your current skill set, identify development opportunities, and build skills, capabilities, and connections with graduates from across Aotearoa.
- Opportunities to shadow and connect with divisional leaders, gaining mentorship, guidance, and insights to support your growth throughout your first year.
- Graduate‑led Lunch & Learns, giving you the chance to present to your cohort, share experiences, seek feedback, and learn from fellow graduates.
- A thriving culture where you can do Work That Matters, feel you Belong, and Thrive and Grow every step of the way.
We’re inviting future leaders like you to step forward, back yourself, and Grow with KPMG. Apply today!