Graduate Programme (Jan 2026)

Why join Baker Tilly Staples Rodway?
 
We provide the valuable experience you’ll need to kick-start your career in a supportive environment. 

You can apply for roles in business advisory, auditing, tax and insolvency – and you’d be learning from and mentored by our highly skilled experts. 

Here are a few things our current grads have said they love about working on our teams:

• "This collaborative atmosphere has not only made my transition smooth but has also encouraged me to grow and develop my skills at an impressive pace.” – Bailey Morris.
• “The support system went beyond what I’d expected and asked for.” – Diana Nor Azmi.
• "One of the many aspects I enjoy is Baker Tilly Staples Rodway’s flexible working arrangements, which allow me to have the right work-life balance." – Indrea Werder.
• “The training culture at Baker Tilly Staples Rodway is outstanding.” – Jocelyn Wang.
• “Baker Tilly Staples Rodway appealed to me due to the company’s genuine interest in my professional development.” – Joshua Morris.

Source: https://bakertillysr.nz/careers/graduate-recruitment/graduates-and-interns/

Some additional things that you would enjoy as a valued member of our team:  

• Impactful work – You won’t just be crunching numbers; you’ll contribute to financial solutions that tackle real-world problems.
• Growth and development – We support you on your journey to becoming a chartered accountant with our tailored mentoring and buddy programmes, and by paying your study and exam fees. Benefit from exposure to a variety of work and lay the foundations to pursue the path you want to take.
• Workplace culture – Our grads quickly become part of the Baker Tilly Staples Rodway team with multiple opportunities to get involved in events, social activities, and diversity and inclusion initiatives, allowing you to build networks and be part of something that matters to you.
• Global reach – Utilise our global network for career advancement.

About Baker Tilly Staples Rodway

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway is primarily an Accounting, Tax, Audit, Corporate Advisory, Business Advisory and Business Recovery firm. We are an independent member of Baker Tilly International, which was voted Network of the Year’ at the International Accounting Forum & Awards 2023. Here in New Zealand, we have offices in Auckland, Tauranga, Waikato, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Wellington and Christchurch.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for people who:

• Are in their final year of study at university or graduated within the past 24 months
• Are majoring in accounting
• Plan to become a Chartered Accountant and follow either the CA ANZ or CPA pathway
• Have part-time work experience, volunteer experience or involvement in extracurricular activities
• Have the right to work in New Zealand

The detail

• Our graduate intakes are in February 2026 and July 2026
• We currently have graduate role openings in the following service lines: Audit, Business Advisory, Tax and Insolvency.
• Please visit our website for more information about our graduate programme and how to apply once applications open on 3 March 2025.

What to expect during the application process

1. First, please submit your online application including your CV, cover letter, academic transcript and passport (or visa) copy
2. Then take the online psychometric assessment. Please state in your application if you anticipate needing assistance. We’re here to help you succeed
3. You’ll then have a phone interview with a member of our HR team
   Followed by a video interview
4. Then – congratulations – you’ll be invited an in-person interview and meet the team if your application is successful!

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and belonging. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, even if you do not meet all the role criteria. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to assist.