WE CAN GIVE YOU 4.5 MILLION REASONS TO JOIN KPMG

FUELLING NEW ZEALAND’S PROSPERITY

AT KPMG, WE’VE GOT A PRETTY COMPELLING REASON TO COME TO WORK EACH DAY.

It’s called Fuelling New Zealand’s Prosperity, and it drives everything we do to make our country a better place to live, for every single New Zealander. We believe that by applying our expertise to help inspire and encourage our innovators, business leaders and entrepreneurs to build successful and sustainable world-beating business enterprises – we’ll achieve something truly great. It’s what gets us out of bed every day, keeps us passionate about what we do, and inspires us to do great work for our clients.

Are you in?

We’re so lucky to live in New Zealand, a land of almost limitless potential. We have a diverse and rapidly developing multicultural population, our business environment is well recognised as one of the most open, honest and transparent in the world, and opportunities to succeed abound.

At KPMG, we love what successful business represents – and what it can achieve. It’s a commitment to making our communities, and our country, the best they can be.

WELCOME Our client portfolio includes plenty of iconic New Zealand companies – in fact we work with more than 75% of the country’s top 100 organisations. And while that’s a big achievement – we see it as just the starting point. We want to help fuel the prosperity of more people across New Zealand, especially our smaller private enterprises which are bursting with potential.

Paul Herrod Chief Executive

When you join KPMG, you’ll be heading on a pretty exciting journey. With our sector focus, we take a ‘OneFirm’ approach, underpinned by living and breathing our values every day. Together, we can make New Zealand an even greater place to live.

Ross Buckley Executive Chairman

SOME MORE GREAT REASONS WE’VE ALREADY TALKED ABOUT THE 4.5 MILLION REASONS TO JOIN KPMG. NOW HERE ARE A FEW MORE...

You’ll receive outstanding training & support. We believe KPMG offers one of the strongest career development packages you’ll find anywhere. Our learning culture is a powerful combination of formal training, onthe-job experience, and personalised mentoring and support.

“The resources and opportunities available to young professionals looking to develop their careers was one of the main reasons I chose KPMG. Working here, I’m learning from some of the best accounting minds in the world.” Tim Best Audit, Christchurch

“Having the ongoing support of KPMG has been a key part of turning this school around. We’ve gone from no children achieving at National Standards seven years ago now we’re aiming for 95%.” Katarina Nock Principal Edmund Hillary School

You’ll work with some amazing clients. Think about your favourite Kiwi companies or brands. Chances are, they’re among our clients. We work with some of New Zealand’s most iconic organisations (as well as those who are about to become the next big thing). Or maybe you see yourself doing some blue-sky thinking for our Government clients…finding innovative ways to improve our schools, prisons, housing or energy infrastructure. With our mix of clients, there’ll be no shortage of exciting opportunities.

“Right from the start, I got to work on some great clients – some really big, diverse organisations such as Kiwibank, Athletics NZ, the Ministry for Social Development, and DOC. I did far more than I ever anticipated, and did work that really challenged me. There was certainly never any chance you’d get bored.” Greg Bryce, joined KPMG in 2003, now Director, Advisory, Christchurch

You’ll be encouraged to spread your wings. KPMG NZ people have an incredible reputation – so you’re likely to be highly sought after by many of our global KPMG offices. KPMG NZ will always support you in making the right career choices, whether you’re taking up a secondment abroad or with one of our clients. We’ll do our best to make it happen for you – and we hope you’ll return with a wealth of knowledge, client experience and a further developed professional network.

“Several things drew me back to KPMG. While London is a very well-established commercial sector, New Zealand still has that fresh entrepreneurial feel. There’s a really good client focus at KPMG, and I like to be interacting directly with my clients… relationshipbuilding and owning. The opportunity to work with New Zealand businesses is an exciting space to be in.” Lauder Erasmus, grad of 2003, now Director, Private Enterprise, Auckland

You’ll make a real difference in the community. If you’re the kind of person who likes to give something back, you’ve come to the right firm. The same spirit is at the heart of KPMG’s values and culture. We support a range of non-profit groups and charities; not only financially, but also giving our time, knowledge and experience on a probono basis. Our firm-wide volunteer programme gives everyone an annual paid day’s leave, to help out in the community. And if you have a cause that’s close to your heart, we might be able to support you in that too.

“With a friend from work, I’ve been involved with Daffodil Day for the last two years, as the Auckland CBD area coordinator. We coordinated all the volunteers in the area at 4 sites throughout the day, collected the funds, and liaised with the Cancer Society to ensure the day was a success.” Claire Pethica Tax, Auckland

Not to mention the free bananas. We offer you all the perks and benefits you’d expect from a Big 4 firm – including a $2000 clothing allowance (and $1000 for interns), and complimentary fruit baskets delivered to the office. It’s just one of the many ways we take care of our people - you can find out more about all our other benefits on our grad website. We have plenty of fun too, with KPMG’s famous social events and activities.

“The social side of KPMG is great. The people are really friendly and the office has a busy social club that organizes heaps of cool events.” Sarah Connolly Graduate Accountant Christchurch

COME HELP BUILD, PROTECT, AND REALISE VALUE WITH NEW ZEALAND’S BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES.

AUDIT PRIVATE ENTERPRISE TAX ADVISORY

AUDIT

WHAT WE DO Financial reporting is the cornerstone of New Zealanders’ confidence in the businesses that provide their jobs and protect their jobs and protect and grow their savings. A KPMG audit is the real pinnacle of strength behind that confidence.

TRUSTED AUDIT IS GREAT FOR: ›g  etting a solid grounding in accounting – by working across different aspects, you get to see the whole picture › learning about different industries, because you’re working with a wide variety of clients › b  eing offered secondment opportunities across different industries, in the long term.

IT COULD BE FOR YOU IF: › you like things fast-paced › you like the variety of different environments › you’re inquisitive › you’ve got good people skills.

“WHAT I LOVE ABOUT AUDIT IS THE VARIETY. I GET TO WORK SOMEWHERE NEW, MEET NEW PEOPLE – AND DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT EVERY DAY.” Debbie D’Souza Auditor, Audit Auckland

PRIVATE ENTERPRISE

“I CHOSE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE BECAUSE IT EXPOSES ME TO A VERY WIDE RANGE OF WORK – WE WORK WITH ALL KINDS OF CLIENTS FROM START-UPS AND OWNEROPERATOR COMPANIES, TO FAMILY TRUSTS AND EVEN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS.” Andrew Baillie Intermediate Accountant Private Enterprise Wellington

WHAT WE DO Private businesses drive around 63% of New Zealand’s economic output – making them the powerhouse of our economy. Our Private Enterprise practice provides accounting and audit services to these dynamic businesses. As part of this team, you could be doing anything from developing a growth strategy for a clever start-up, to helping a not-for-profit meet its key targets.

DYNAMIC PRIVATE ENTERPRISE IS GREAT FOR: › gaining experience across a range of industries, working with all types of clients › developing strong relationships with your clients, and contributing directly to their success › building great networks within the New Zealand business community.

IT COULD BE FOR YOU IF: › you’ve got an entrepreneurial streak › you like plenty of variety in your work › you’re open to trying new things › you like to know you’re making a difference.

TAX

WHAT WE DO As well as being experts in company and personal tax – our Tax team advises clients on a whole range of interesting business issues. People need tax advice when they’re doing interesting things with their businesses, like going offshore, buying another business or changing the way they run their business. That means you’re involved with them at the most interesting times.

CHALLENG TAX IS GREAT FOR: ›g  aining a sound commercial knowledge that can set you up for any business career ›h  oning your research and thinking skills, by keeping current in a dynamic and changing environment › secondment opportunities out to different clients, and overseas. (Ask us about KPMG’s Tax Trek and Tax Business School).

IT COULD BE FOR YOU IF: › y ou enjoy problem-solving

› y ou like a complex challenge › y ou’re both logical and creative (i.e. right and left-brain) › y ou like to keep learning.

GING

“EACH CLIENT FACES DIFFERENT ISSUES, SO THERE’S A LOT OF DIVERSITY IN THE WORK, AND I ENJOY THE CHALLENGE OF PROBLEMSOLVING.” Emma Haddock Consultant, Tax Hamilton

ADVISORY

“WITH ADVISORY, NOT ONLY DO YOU CONSULT ON BUSINESS CHALLENGES FROM A HIGH LEVEL…YOU ALSO GET TO CONTRIBUTE TO IMPLEMENTING CHANGE WITHIN THE BUSINESS.” Zain Ansari Advisor, Advisory Auckland

KPMG encourages involvement in charities. Zain coordinated office fundraising activities for Movember.

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WHAT WE DO Our Advisory team help New Zealanders build value, protect that value, and realise the value they have built. It’s a major growth area for our firm. If you join Advisory, you’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of five main divisions. You could be involved in anything from advising a business on their IT strategy, helping them float their start-up, or working on a forensic court case.

RANSFORM ADVISORY IS GREAT FOR:

IT COULD BE FOR YOU IF:

› using your skills from different backgrounds – including IT or computer science, economics, finance and law

› you’re a great communicator

› exploring different specialisations within our 5 service lines › gaining transferable skills you can use wherever you go.

› you can adapt to changing environments › you want to tackle emerging new business issues › you’re keen to keep learning.

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At KPMG New Zealand, we have over 920 employees who work across six offices in both the North and South Island. Hear from some of our graduates below to find out more about each of our offices and discover which one might be the best fit for you.

AUCKLAND

HAMILTON

TAURANGA

Our office: is located in the stunning Viaduct Harbour, right on the waterfront (in case you’d like to sail your yacht to work).

Our office: is in the heart of Hamilton’s shopping and entertainment district.

Our office: is a modern funky building that has views of the harbour and the Mount. There’s free parking (if you’re here early enough!), and it’s a five minute walk to the CBD.

Clients: There’s a diverse client base – spanning financial services, insurance, and industry clients across all sectors. We also work with Auckland Council, one of the largest city councils in the world.

Culture: “You get to work with professionals with such diverse and international experience. At KPMG the directors and partners don’t shut themselves off from more junior staff members… you get to work directly with and for the people who lead the firm. And they genuinely want you to have a good work-life balance.”

Clients: The Waikato region is a hub for innovative manufacturers and progressive agribusiness companies. We also work with clients in energy, property, not-forprofit, and dynamic private clients.

Culture: “The Hamilton office has a great social and work culture, which is one of the many things that enticed me to KPMG. There are always different social events on, and you get to develop firm friendships. People here are passionate about what they do, and are happy to share their knowledge.”

After hours: “The social side is awesome. There are regular firmwide events and functions, plus each division has their own social events. A lot of people have the same personal interests as you, so it’s easy to find others to include in your plans.”

After hours: “I studied in Hamilton and grew to really enjoy the city. It’s big enough to have lots to do, but small enough to get around without spending an hour in traffic. Hamilton has an absolutely fantastic array of places to eat, there’s something for everyone. My favourite place for an after-work drink is local craft brewery Good George.”

– Zain Ansari Advisory

– Emma Haddock Tax

Clients: We work with many blue-chip clients, plus a great mix of Private Enterprise, agribusiness, education, Maori trusts and not-for-profits. KPMG is the only Big 4 based in Tauranga.

Culture: “It’s a friendly, sociable and knowledgeable culture. There’s a wealth of training, knowledge and experience you can draw on whenever you need information or advice for a client you’re working with.” After-hours: “The social side of KPMG is great – even better than I expected. The social club ensures we’re always well-fed and well looked after! There’s a healthy work-life balance. I love sport, and Tauranga has plenty to offer.”

– Darren Owen Private Enterprise

ZEALAND WELLINGTON

CHRISTCHURCH

TIMARU

Our office: is on Customhouse Quay, with amazing harbour views and shopping/dining/entertainment on your doorstep.

Our office: is in the central city, close to our clients and offering a lens on the market (we’re witnessing the rebuild first-hand through the office window!)

Clients: Being the capital, we’re involved in many key public projects; as well as working with some pretty cool corporate clients (and plenty of opportunity to help Fuel New Zealand’s Prosperity).

Clients: We work with a range of clients – from privately-owned business to some of New Zealand’s most successful multinationals, from charitable trusts to partnerships, and everything in between.

In 2013, KPMG opened an office in Timaru, to help fuel prosperity in the central South Island. While we’re not currently recruiting grads or interns for Timaru, there’s plenty of career potential in this region-on-the-rise. Watch this space.

Culture: “It’s a much more friendly and supportive environment than I expected from such a highly successful and well-regarded organisation. Right from my early days as an intern, all the people I interacted with were so helpful. They know how to include and educate interns, and I was up to speed and doing real work pretty quickly.”

Culture: “KPMG is definitely a ‘people first’ kind of firm. Christchurch is a city which changes every day, and it’s pretty special to be part of that. We’re working with firms who are shaping the city for the future.”

After-hours: “The social side of KPMG is very much a highlight of working here. In terms of Wellington, I grew up here and wanted to return after uni. It offers great nightlife and cafés, as well as being located close to some pretty amazing outdoor areas.”

After hours: “Our grad group get on really well, and often do things outside of work. There’s a KPMG touch team, a cycling group, and we have regular BYO nights to keep track of the ever-evolving nightlife. It seems like there’s new bars and restaurants opening daily. There’s surfing at Sumner beach, mountainbiking in the port hills, and skiing is close during winter.”

– Andrew Baillie Private Enterprise

– Tim Best Audit

ARE YOU KEEN TO TRAVEL AND EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY AND CULTURE?

GLOBAL Each year, we send around 40 staff on shortterm secondments of 3-6 months to global offices in the KPMG network.

Our people are always highly-sought – so if you’re up for it, there’s a good chance we’ll make it happen. › destinations include: the US, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, Mongolia, Vietnam and many more › our secondees are selected from all KPMG NZ offices › KPMG will organise and pay for your flights and accommodation (plus you’ll get a daily allowance to help with living costs) › We also offer longer-term secondments of 2-5 years for more experienced staff members.

Countries in which KPMG member firms operate Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Bermuda Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil British Virgin Islands Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Cambodia

Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Congo Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Curaçao Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Fiji Islands Finland France French Polynesia Gabon Georgia Germany

KPMG HAS 162,000 PEOPLE IN 155 COUNTRIES.

Ghana Gibraltar Greece Guatemala Guernsey Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea (Republic of) Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos

Latvia Lebanon Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua

“In terms of setting a career foundation, I couldn’t have had a better start with KPMG. For the first three years, you’re honing and putting your university knowledge into practice in the best learning environment, and then I had the privilege to go overseas and apply those skills in a different environment and culture. I had two secondments to Belgium, in Brussels and Antwerp. I hadn’t travelled before so it was a fantastic opportunity, particularly being so central in Europe.” – Lauder Erasmus, Director, Private Enterprise, Auckland

Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka St. Lucia St. Maarten

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Surinam Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turks and Caicos Islands Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

“The New Zealand practice has a really good track record for producing leadership. We’ve got some very wellcredentialed Kiwis working around this region, and internationally. “My message [to grads] is that the world is your oyster. If you’ve got something you want to do, KPMG can help you achieve it.” – Chris Abbiss, Partner, Head of Financial Services Tax, China and Hong Kong. (Wellington office alumni)

“I AM NOW IN MY THIRD YEAR ON THIS ENGAGEMENT, AND AM COLEADING THE TEAM ON-SITE IN A MANAGERIAL ROLE –– IT HAS BEEN AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE.”

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Are you in your final year of study, or already graduated? At KPMG, our graduates are our future leaders – and that’s how you’ll be welcomed if you decide to join us.

This starts with the Graduate Induction event, which is designed to provide orientation and energise your enthusiasm for KPMG and each other! At KPMG we are all about team work and getting involved, so pack a bag and get ready to jump into the onsite and off-site activities!

You’ll have the freedom to use your talents and initiative from day one. You’ll be working on real projects, and meeting with clients virtually straight away. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be thrown in the deep end – we’ll also provide all the support and training you need.

GRADUATES Claire Pethica Senior Consultant Tax, Auckland Studied: Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce (with a double endorsement in Marketing and Strategic Management), at University of Canterbury. I started at KPMG in 2012 as a grad in the Tax Division. There are an array of teams within the division, but as a grad you work across all of them in order to gain broad experience in every area. Within one month of starting at KPMG I was invited to join a large financial services client engagement that involved a three-month secondment in the city. I am now in my third year on this engagement, and am co-leading the team on-site in a managerial role – it has been an amazing experience. Another exciting experience was going on a business trip to Melbourne!

The biggest challenges in my role mostly stem from delving into the unknown. As you are given increasing responsibility you begin to step up into situations that are unfamiliar, whether it be reviewing work on a large scale off-site, or providing advice to CFOs of large corporates in a meeting or over the phone. These challenges and opportunities drive you to improve and develop confidence in yourself and your abilities.

Are you in your second year of study, and keen to get a foot in the door? KPMG’s Summer Intern programme supports you throughout your internship. Upon arrival you will attend an induction event which is a fantastic opportunity for you to meet your fellow interns and learn more about KPMG and what to expect over the coming weeks. During the programme there are several opportunities to develop your skills – and not necessarily those you would expect from an accounting firm! How are your cricket skills?

You’ll be working alongside our people from day one – discovering what it’s like to be part of a professional team, and exploring areas you might like to work in. You’ll get to experience the fun and social side of KPMG life too – as a bonus, you’ll also be here for our Christmas functions.

SUMMER

INTERNS Daniel Kelly Auditor, Audit Tauranga

Studied: Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Finance, at Victoria University. “I completed an internship with KPMG in Tauranga and really enjoyed both the office environment and the people I was working with on different clients.

“It was a challenge moving to an office environment from university as the work was very different, however you pick things up quickly and there’s a strong support network.

“I particularly enjoyed the variety of the work during my internship. A highlight was working on a job where I went on a site tour of a storage facility and met lots of different people. The variety I experienced during my internship and the opportunity to spend time out of the office working with different companies was a main reason why I chose to then join the Audit division as a graduate. “I also valued the social side of life at KPMG – such as our monthly boardroom events and plenty of opportunities to get involved in different sports teams.”

“I COMPLETED AN INTERNSHIP WITH KPMG IN TAURANGA AND REALLY ENJOYED BOTH THE OFFICE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PEOPLE I WAS WORKING WITH ON DIFFERENT CLIENTS.”

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STEPS NOW YOU KNOW A BIT MORE ABOUT KPMG, AND WHAT WE STAND FOR.

We’re on a pretty exciting journey – and we’re looking for individuals who share our vision for creating a better New Zealand. If this sounds like something you’d be passionate about, we encourage you to apply for a grad or intern role. All the details around how to apply, and our application dates, can be found on our website. In the meantime, here’s a quick insight into what we’re looking for from potential grads and interns. We believe there’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ KPMG NZ candidate, and we actively seek a diverse graduate intake. To identify the kind of candidates who’ll be a good fit, we look at things like: › academic achievement (although grades aren’t everything, a B average or above will be viewed positively) › extra-curricular activities (sports, music, university societies etc) › volunteer work and community involvement › work experience (all work experience is valuable, especially if you’ve worked in a team or provided customer service).

You’ll also be able to clearly articulate why you’re interested in a career with KPMG. Throughout our selection and recruitment process, we’ll be looking for the following skills and attributes:

Leadership

Find more information Teamwork

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Problem-Solving

Resilience

Now we’ve started the conversation, let’s keep it going. Feel free to contact us via Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or have a chat to our Recruitment team on campus. Also keep an eye on our Facebook page for key dates and other updates. We look forward to meeting you.

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Enthusiasm

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