2026 Graduate | Artificial Intelligence & Data | Wellington

Tōia mai te waka! - Haul the canoe!

Ki te urunga te waka!  - To the entrance place!

Ki te moenga te waka!  - To the resting place!

Ki te takotoranga i takoto ai te waka!  - To the place where it will lie!



By starting your career at Deloitte, you are joining a community of extraordinary professionals who put ‘making an impact’ at the heart of what they do. With our global reach, unwavering support, inclusive atmosphere, and cutting-edge technology, you'll have the opportunity to evolve into your fullest potential.



A graduate role at Deloitte is the perfect introduction to your first full-time permanent role in a business. You start with a cohort of people just like you, who have recently completed their studies, and get hands-on experience and support to apply your tertiary learnings in a real-world context. 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.  



Graduates at Deloitte have a week-long induction to learn about the business, get paired with a buddy and coach to help them find their place in the team, and build connections with almost 200 other graduates doing the exact same thing! You are not on a ‘programme’ and instead inducted into the business as a key member of the team from day one. Once you sign your contract with Deloitte, you will start in February the year following. Between the application process and your start-date, we have many events and touchpoints, so you feel part of the Deloitte whānau before your first day and are greeted with friendly faces.  



If you are interested in pursuing a professional qualification, Deloitte support this through paid study leave, subsidised courses, and training from senior members of the team. There are also many learning and development opportunities offered to our graduates outside of the professional qualification realm. 

About this role:  

As an Analyst, you'll work in a creative, supportive, and agile team who help clients to re-imagine how they might do business and unlock the insight and value buried in the data within their organisations. 

Within our team there are many different roles you can fulfil such as: 

• AI Strategy - design strategies to help organisations become more data-ready, insight-driven or AI driven
• Data Modernisation – design and implement modern data platforms and cloud technology
• Data Governance and Management – design and implement data management and governance capabilities to deliver quality data for insights  
• Intelligent Automation - use robotic and cognitive tech to improve workforce productivity
• AI, Insights and Engagement – use next-generation autonomous algorithms, augmenting human decision-making by generating highly actionable predictions and insights from data
• Generative AI - challenge the traditional boundaries of AI through cultivating creativity, promoting innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and identifying and managing risks

Your typical day will include: 

• Working with teams to deliver projects that help bring client’s platforms, technology and data capabilities into the 21st century
• Helping create AI & analytics strategies for clients
• Developing and working on cloud platform, data, and AI solutions
• Performing data modelling and analysis to help clients find actionable insights
• Helping advise clients on how to uplift their own data capabilities

Because our work is project based, you’ll be able to work on a variety of activities for different clients to find your feet and grow into your strengths or preferences.

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

• In the final year of a STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) Business/Finance/Commerce, or data-related degree or similar 
• The personality to thrive in a collaborative environment
• A passion for all things cloud, strategy, data, insights, analytics, and intelligent solutions
• The ability to use available data to conduct analysis and draw basic conclusions 
• A resilient attitude and enjoy working on ambiguous problems 
• A keen problem-solving streak with an analytical mind
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills 

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?  

We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte in Aotearoa is in the business of solving complex problems. Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across all areas of our business. 

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.  

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘Manaaki/taking care of each other’ and ‘Hāpai tangata/fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. Our values drive our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people.

Deloitte rewards 

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. 

What we offer: 

• A competitive salary and joining bonus 
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships 
• Study, birthday, annual and community volunteer leave 
• Career development with regular personalised coaching 
• Social events, sports teams, and monthly firm drinks 
• A focus on wellness and well-being  
• Subsidised health insurance and income protection insurance 
• Plus much more 

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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