2027 Graduate | Forensics | Wellington

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If you are interested in pursuing a professional qualification, Deloitte support this through paid study leave, subsidised courses, and training from senior members of the team. There are also many learning and development opportunities offered to our graduates outside of the professional qualification realm.

About this role:

Forensic helps clients identify, prevent and respond to complex business challenges, often involving integrity, fraud, financial crime, disputes and investigations. We bring together a combination of accounting, analytics, technology and investigative expertise to help organisations navigate risk, uncover insights and respond with confidence.

Our team works with clients across a broad range of industries, including Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Energy & Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Healthcare and Consumer & Industrial Products. We are a diverse team of more than 30 professionals across New Zealand who support organisations through some of their most complex and high-profile challenges.

We are looking for driven and intellectually curious graduates who are excited by solving complex problems and developing a broad forensic skill set. We are particularly interested in candidates with strengths in accounting, finance, commerce, data analytics, statistics, technology or related disciplines.

You don't need expertise in every area. We're looking for people with strong analytical capability, a willingness to learn and the ambition to build their skills across a variety of forensic engagements. Whether your strengths are in accounting, analytics, or a combination of both, you'll have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals and develop the core capabilities needed to support investigations, disputes, financial reviews, risk assessments and data-driven problem solving.

Your typical day will include:

• Employing cutting-edge technology and analytical techniques to examine accounting records, financial statements, source documents and datasets to identify inconsistencies, anomalies and key insights.
• Working on a range of engagements across different sectors and industries that require forensic accounting, investigative and analytical services.
• Using data analytics tools to clean, aggregate, join and analyse large amounts of data, helping to solve complex client problems and reveal meaningful insights.
• Developing core forensic capabilities while collaborating with experienced professionals across a variety of client engagements.

Enough about us, let's talk about you. You are someone with:

• No previous experience required. Part-time positions, internships or extracurricular activities that demonstrate analytical thinking, problem solving or commercial acumen are advantageous.
• Currently completing a bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Law or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with an interest in using accounting, data and technology to solve complex business problems.
• An inquisitive mindset, a willingness to learn and the ability to quickly develop new skills and capabilities.
• A high level of motivation, curiosity and ambition, with the resilience to overcome challenges and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to working with others.

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?

We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity.Supported by a strongleadership team andmember firms from over 150 countries acrossthe globe, Deloitte in Aotearoa is in the business of solving complex problems.Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across all areas of our business.

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Maori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living thesevalues, including 'Manaaki/taking care of each other' and 'Hapai tangata/fostering inclusion',is essential toensuring everyone feels included at work andable to reach their full potential. Our values drive our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people.

Deloitte rewards

We hold a simple belief - that our people's hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and joining bonus
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Study, birthday, annual and community volunteer leave
• Career development with regular personalised coaching
• Social events, sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• Subsidised health insurance and income protection insurance
• Plus much more

What do you need to apply?

• An up-to-date CV
• An academic transcript (does not have to be official, but must show recent grades, your full name, and the name of the tertiary provider)
• The legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Does this sound exactly like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now!We'd love to hear from you.

Please be aware, if a particular opportunity becomes oversubscribed, we will close it for applications before the stated deadline. We recommend you submit your full application as early as possible.

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