About Grant Thornton New Zealand
What is Grant Thornton New Zealand?
Grant Thornton New Zealand describes itself in its postings as "a member of an ambitious global organisation providing audit, tax and advisory services to dynamic organisation's to unlock their potential for growth", working with "privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients." Its website carries tax and valuation commentary, such as articles on business valuation and the tax treatment of software expenditure. The postings say its teams are "led by approachable partners" and that "our fresh thinking and agile working helps businesses, communities and our people to flourish."
Where will I work?
The nine open roles are in New Zealand city offices: five in Wellington, two in Christchurch and two in Auckland. The Wellington audit role is described as "Wellington CBD + flexible working options", and the Senior Auditor and Senior Manager tax postings mention a "Christchurch CBD office" and a "CBD office" in Auckland. The postings require applicants to be "legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand", and say "CANDIDATES OUTSIDE OF NZ WILL BE CONSIDERED BUT ONLY AFTER WE HAVE ASSESSED ALL THOSE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN NZ." One posting describes a "recently renovated open plan office" that "promotes open communication, efficiency over excessive work hours and active social and sporting teams."
What is the Grant Thornton New Zealand team like?
The postings say the firm is "committed to growing authentic and inclusive leaders" and describe "A highly supportive team environment" where "Our Partners are down to earth, approachable, and recognize and reward achievements of the team and individuals." Roles range from an Audit Intermediate at $65-75K to Senior Manager roles in tax and a Business Advisory manager.
Work-Life Balance
Senior roles list "5 weeks' annual leave" and "the ability to take your Friday afternoon back to recharge if you've achieved all your outcomes for the week", plus "flexible work options", "additional parental leave" and "a day to volunteer". The Senior Auditor posting words the Friday benefit as "the ability to take your Friday afternoon back if you have reached all your deliverables", and "topped up parental leave". In August and September 2026 the firm's 2027 graduate postings, now closed, offered "flexible working policies & participation in our 9-day fortnight trial with no reduction in pay". None of the nine current postings mentions a nine-day fortnight, so confirm whether it is available for the role you are applying for.
Perks and Benefits
- 5 weeks' annual leave on manager and senior manager postings
- The ability to take your Friday afternoon back once the week's outcomes are met
- Flexible work options and flexible working policies
- Additional or topped up parental leave
- A day to volunteer
- Subsidised sports or gym membership, and a Get Active allowance for fitness and gym memberships
- Tax-free public transport via Extraordinary (Auckland and Wellington audit roles) and a car park allowance
- Professional membership fees and support for professional development