2026/2027 Intern | Tax | Hamilton

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An intern role at Deloitte is the perfect way to spend your summer and get a taste of what working for Deloitte would look like. You start with a cohort of people just like you, who have finished their penultimate year of study, and are wanting to spend their break getting hands-on experience in the field they are interested in pursuing after graduation. People at Deloitte are the best at what they do and learning from high-performers is a fantastic way to kickstart your growth and career.   

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Interns have a two-day induction in their 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 in November that year. Between the application process and your start-date, we have a number of touchpoints including a buddy reaching out to you, so you feel part of the Deloitte whānau before your first day.  
 
If you are interested in pursuing a graduate role at Deloitte after your internship, your buddy and coach can help provide feedback and ensure you make the most of the opportunity. 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 again! Internships are only available to people with one more year of study. If you are in your final year of study – we hire a number of graduates who didn’t complete internships. For more information about our available roles, see our website.  

About this role:   

Join a team that gives top-quality, practical tax solutions that make an impact that matters for our clients. If you're looking to build a career in tax, deepen your technical tax knowledge, interact with a variety of top-tier clients ranging from multinational corporations through to private businesses, as well as work in a high performing collaborative environment, the Tax team is for you.  

On a day-to-day basis, you will be a part of the tax team working on projects alongside Partners, Managers, and Senior Consultants that involve tax consulting and compliance, resulting in efficiency and understanding for clients.  

The tax team is predominantly made up of accountants and lawyers who are experts in their fields and enjoy teaching people how to navigate complex tax legislation and international tax laws.    

Tax have a diverse client portfolio from small businesses and high net-worth individuals, to large international companies. Tax also work collaboratively on clients with other Deloitte Business Units such as Business Advisory, Strategy Risk & Transactions, and Accounting & Reporting Advisory.   

During your internship you will be building your core skills through top class training and mentor support that will set you up for a successful future career at Deloitte (or elsewhere). 

Your typical day will include: 

• Working closely with clients to navigate the complexities of tax   
• Interpreting, analysing and researching technical tax issues   
• Providing clients with expertise to help them create value and achieve their commercial objectives   
• Assisting clients with meeting their tax compliance obligations and deadlines 
• Gaining experience and knowledge in a wide range of areas including Corporate Tax, Private Tax Advisory, International Tax, Tax Policy, Indirect Tax, M&A Tax and Transfer Pricing amongst others 

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

• Currently completing any degree, with a passion for business and a genuine interest in a career in tax. A Commerce or Law degree can be advantageous but is not essential. Eligibility to work towards Chartered Accountancy or CPA is common but not required 
• An analytical mind, detail-oriented, with a passion for problem solving. Attention to detail and being comfortable with numbers 
• A driven and intellectually curious person, who has great interpersonal and communication skills. Emotional intelligence to navigate between clients and competing priorities, and a willingness to work in a team 
• No previous experience is required. Part-time positions or internships in accounting, finance, customer-service, retail and hospitality are beneficial 

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 Aotearoa 

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. 

Mauri ora ki a koe/The essence of life to you  
Deloitte Early Careers Team

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