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William Buck New Zealand

3.8
  • 500 - 1,000 employees

William Buck New Zealand Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Accounting & Advisory

Work where you matter

William Buck is a leading network of accountants and advisors with offices in New Zealand and across Australia. We were established more than 125 years ago and today employ over 135 directors and 1,050 professional staff across 9 offices. In New Zealand we have  15 directors and over 80 staff across our Auckland and Tauranga offices.

We have a reputation for quality and excellence and have built a culture of care. Everyone who works at William Buck is recognised for who they are and given every opportunity to progress in a way that fulfils both their talents and aspiration. 

Our integrated service model means we can access the right people from our Business Advisory, Tax and Audit & Assurance teams to reach the best results for our clients. We can also call on colleagues from our Australian offices and within our global network, Praxity, when clients need help managing their offshore business affairs. 

Recruitment Process

What can you expect from our recruitment process?

  1. Please submit your CV, academic transcript and Cover Letter explaining why you want to work with William Buck
  2. We will send an online test to you which will help us evaluate your verbal, numerical and logical skills.
  3. We then move to a video interview - this is your opportunity to show us your personality!
  4. In-person interviews are next with team members from your chosen service line (Audit, Tax or Business Advisory)
  5. We will be in touch regarding the outcome of your application as soon as possible.

What do our successful candidates have in common…

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Willingness to learn and grow with William Buck
  • A fantastic attitude!

Remuneration & Career Growth

Our key benefits  

Our benefits are focused on your health and well-being, provide flexible working options that balance the needs of life and business, and encourage opportunities to give back to our communities. 

Wellbeing 

  • Flexibility to work in the office and from home.  
  • Wellness allowance – supporting your wellbeing.  
  • Long weekend leave – making the most of these as the offices close early the day before. 
  • Advanced leave application – an option to purchase an additional one or two weeks leave each year. 
  • Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers – supporting you at this important time. 
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) - free advice and counselling services. 
  • Wellness events and annual flu vaccinations. 

Career and personal development 

  • WB Group milestone training programs and on-going learning and development.  
  • Graduate College in Australia – meet other Graduates from across our William Buck offices. 
  • CAANZ module payments and support. 
  • Tertiary assistance - study and exam leave. 
  • Professional memberships paid. 
  • Join William Buck study groups with members from our Australian and New Zealand offices. 
  • International secondment opportunities within the WB Group and Praxity Network. 

Celebrations and social 

  • Celebrate your birthday with an extra day’s leave. 
  • Celebrate your work anniversary.  
  • Employee referral bonus.  
  • Annual Team Event. 
  • Firm wide and team specific social events. 

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
3.8
Overall score based on 5 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.2
Diversity
8.0
Satisfaction
9.2
Recruitment
8.3
Sustainability
8.2
Diversity
8.0
Satisfaction
9.2
Recruitment
8.3
Sustainability
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Helping clients and WB offers different training throughout the year, which helps improve my technical skills
  • Inclusive and supportive culture
  • Lack of proper training at graduate level, poor leadership at some levels, lack of cultural diversity

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Auckland, Tauranga
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
The best thing about working at William Buck are my colleagues and the associated culture.

Ryan Hilhorst

  • Graduate stories
The best thing about working at William Buck are my colleagues and the associated culture.

Ryan Hilhorst

  • Graduate stories
Personally, I love the working arrangements that I have created within my team. Being able to work from home is great as I live a fair way from the office.

Ben Lawson

  • Graduate stories
Personally, I love the working arrangements that I have created within my team. Being able to work from home is great as I live a fair way from the office.

Ben Lawson

  • Graduate stories
The best thing about working at William Buck are my colleagues and the associated culture.

Ryan Hilhorst

  • Graduate stories
The best thing about working at William Buck are my colleagues and the associated culture.

Ryan Hilhorst

  • Graduate stories
Personally, I love the working arrangements that I have created within my team. Being able to work from home is great as I live a fair way from the office.

Ben Lawson

  • Graduate stories
Personally, I love the working arrangements that I have created within my team. Being able to work from home is great as I live a fair way from the office.

Ben Lawson


A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Maddie Watson

  • Day in the life

Maddie Watson

  • Day in the life

Maddie Watson

  • Day in the life

Maddie Watson

Videos


William Buck | 2023 year in numbers

A snapshot of what William Buck has achieved in 2023.

Career Story: Ryan Burgess

Starting as a Graduate Auditor Ryan is now a Manager within the Auckland Audit Team. His career journey has included in-person secondments in Melbourne, Australia and Vancouver, Canada.

William Buck | 2023 year in numbers

A snapshot of what William Buck has achieved in 2023.

Career Story: Ryan Burgess

Starting as a Graduate Auditor Ryan is now a Manager within the Auckland Audit Team. His career journey has included in-person secondments in Melbourne, Australia and Vancouver, Canada.