2026/2027 Intern | Strategy | Wellington

By starting your career at Deloitte, you are joining a community of hard working and engaged professionals who enjoy ‘making an impact’ in the work they do. With our national office footprint, global connectivity, supportive and inclusive culture, and technology enabled ways of working, you'll have the opportunity to learn and experience what a career in professional services looks like.  

An intern role at Deloitte is a great opportunity to spend your summer getting a feel for what working for Deloitte would look like. You start with a cohort of people who are typically entering their penultimate year of study, and are wanting to obtain hands-on experience working in a field they are interested in pursuing after graduation. People at Deloitte are great at what they do and learning from high-performers is a fantastic way to kickstart your growth and career.  

Deloitte is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation, including the integration and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in our solutions. We value adaptability and a growth mindset, recognising that AI is transforming the way organisations operate. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to develop skills that prepare you for the future of work and contribute to shaping how technology drives meaningful impact. 

Interns have a two-day induction in their local office to understand the corporate environment, what the expectations are, and the role of interns at Deloitte. The internship runs from mid-November (following university exams), has a three week break over Christmas and New Years, and finishes early February before you head back to your final year of university. You will be part of a cohort of 150+ others, all learning collaboratively and building a foundation for your career.    

Once you sign your contract with Deloitte, you will start the internship in November of that year. Between the application process and your start-date, we have a number of touchpoints including a team member staying in touch with you, so you feel part of Deloitte before your first day.    

A number of our interns receive a graduate contract at the end of their internship meaning they have secured a job for after university and do not need to apply through the graduate recruitment process! Internships are only available to people with one more year of study. If you are in your final year of study don’t worry – we also hire a number of graduates who didn’t complete internships. For more information about our available roles, see our website. 

Shape decisions that shape New Zealand.

Our Strategy team partners with leaders across the public and private sector to solve their most significant challenges from economic transformation and sustainability, to commercial strategy, investment decisions and futurefacing policy. We work with organisations to define where they need to go next, and build the roadmap to get them there.

As a strategy intern, you’ll be part of a team that tackles highimpact, highcomplexity problems from day one. You’ll work across Strategy, Commercial Advisory, Sustainability and Economics, giving you a unique opportunity to explore different disciplines while building a powerful, futureproof analytical skillset.

What you’ll do

You’ll dive straight into real projects that influence how NZ’s major organisations make decisions. In a typical week, you might:

• Break down complex strategic questions and develop insights that guide executive decisions
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to uncover trends, commercial value, economic impacts or future risks
• Help build investment cases, commercial strategies, sustainability pathways, or system level transformation programmes
• Contribute to client discussions by preparing sharp, persuasive material for senior leaders
• Work in small, agile teams where you’ll have real ownership and visibility from the outset
• Participate in interviews and workshops with stakeholders to understand root causes and codesign solutions
• Collaborate across Deloitte to bring leading thinking, innovation and global perspectives to your clients

Because our teams are intentionally small, you’ll be front and centre, not observing from the sidelines. You’ll be trusted early and supported to grow quickly both as an analyst and as a strategic thinker.

Who you are

You’re someone who is energised by tackling big, meaningful challenges. You:

• Think critically and enjoy dissecting complex problems
• Communicate clearly, logically and with influence
• Enjoy working with data and can translate analysis into insight
• Have demonstrated leadership or initiative
• Have an excellent academic record
• Are ambitious, driven and want to make a real impact for your clients, your team and your career

Why Strategy at Deloitte?

You’ll join a team that values curiosity, rigour and creativity. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about solving problems that matter for New Zealand — from investment decisions that shape our infrastructure, to strategies that enable a more sustainable and resilient future.

This isn’t a back office internship. It’s an opportunity to be part of consequential work from day one.

What do I need to apply?  

• An up-to-date CV  
• A cover letter introducing yourself and telling us why you are interested in the role  
• 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 Aotearoa  

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

For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop. If you need more information about Deloitte in Aotearoa or the role, please visit our website: https://graduates.deloitte.co.nz/. If you require tailored assistance in the application process, please reach out to [email protected].    

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.  

For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop. If you need more information about Deloitte in Aotearoa or the role, please visit our website: Careers | Deloitte New Zealand. If you require tailored assistance in the application process, please reach out to [email protected].

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