2026/2027 Tax Internship Opportunity in Hamilton

About Deloitte and the Internship Opportunity

Embark on your professional journey with Deloitte, a community of exceptional professionals dedicated to making a significant impact through their work. Leveraging global resources, supportive culture, inclusivity, and advanced technologies, Deloitte nurtures your growth to your fullest potential.

This internship is designed for students who have completed their penultimate year and seek practical experience during their summer break. Interns collaborate with high-achieving professionals, gaining meaningful insights into the tax field. Deloitte embraces innovation and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence to enhance business solutions, offering interns the chance to develop future-ready skills and contribute to transforming organizations.

Internship Structure and Support

The program begins with a two-day induction at the Hamilton office to familiarize interns with the corporate environment and expectations. The internship runs from mid-November, following university exams, includes a three-week holiday break over Christmas and New Year's, and concludes in early February before the final university year.

Interns join a cohort of over 150 peers, fostering collaborative learning and career foundation-building. Prior to starting, each intern engages with a buddy to integrate into Deloitte's community. Outstanding interns may receive graduate offers, securing employment post-university without the need for additional applications.

Role Overview

Joining Deloitte's Tax team offers exposure to delivering practical, impactful tax solutions to a varied client base, including multinational corporations, private businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. You will collaborate daily with senior colleagues, contributing to tax consulting and compliance projects designed to enhance client operations.

The team comprises skilled accountants and lawyers specializing in complex tax topics and international regulations, often partnering with other Deloitte units such as Business Advisory and Strategy Risk & Transactions.

Daily Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with clients to address complex tax matters
• Research, interpret, and analyze technical tax regulations
• Provide expert advice to help clients achieve commercial goals
• Assist clients in fulfilling tax compliance requirements and deadlines
• Gain knowledge across areas including Corporate Tax, Private Tax Advisory, International Tax, Tax Policy, Indirect Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions Tax, and Transfer Pricing

Candidate Profile

• Pursuing any degree with strong interest in business and tax careers; Commerce or Law degrees may be advantageous but are not mandatory
• Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail and comfort working with numerical data
• Motivated, intellectually curious, possessing excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Emotional intelligence to manage client relations and competing priorities effectively, with a collaborative team-oriented spirit
• No previous tax experience required; backgrounds in finance, accounting, customer service, retail, or hospitality are beneficial

Application Requirements and Additional Information

• Submit a current CV
• Provide an academic transcript showing recent grades, full name, and the educational institution (official status not required)
• Must have the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand

Positions may close early if oversubscribed, so early application is advised. Deloitte values diversity and equal opportunities for all applicants. For assistance or queries, applicants can contact the recruiting team via the provided official email channels.