Baker Tilly Staples Rodway
Graduate Programme (Jan 2026)
Hastings, Napier
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 52,000 - 55,000 / Year
- Fully funded CA/ CPA programme, study leave, national training, Individualised development plan.
- 1-3 vacancies
- Apply by 1 Sep 2025
- Start date 31 Jan 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
Sunshine? Check. Traffic jams? Nope. Leisure activities? In abundance. Work/life balance? Absolutely! Where? Te Matau-a-Māui - Hawke's Bay. A region full of opportunity, culture, sport, epic landscapes, international events, people of resilience and community. Whether you are from Hawke's Bay, or looking for a new abode - this is home.
Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Hawke's Bay are on the lookout for their 2026 graduates.
About us
As one of New Zealand’s most trusted independent accountancy firms, Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Hawke's Bay is locally owned and operated and belongs to a nation-wide network of chartered accountancy and professional services firms and are part of the Baker Tilly International network.
Our Hawke's Bay office lives and breathes our culture and following values:
- People are important - our clients, you, and me!
- Have fun - get togethers, fun days, social club, monthly staff recognition
- Go the extra mile - for our clients and each other
- Community minded - fundraising, sponsorships, environmental awareness
- Ethical - honest, integrity - our word is our bond
About you
- An accounting graduate (graduated within the last 24 months) or completing your final year
- Majoring in accounting
- Future plans to become a Chartered Accountant and follow either the CA ANZ or CPA pathway
- Have the right to work in New Zealand
The roles
- Our graduate intakes are in March and August 2026
- We offer graduate roles in our Business Advisory divisions
- For more information visit our website.
Application process
- Submit your online application including your CV, cover letter, academic transcript and passport (or visa) copy
- Phone interview with a member from the HR Team
- Take the ability assessment in office. Please state in your application if you anticipate needing assistance. We’re here to help you succeed.
- Be invited to interview
- Psychometric assessment
- Second interview/ meet the team.
- References
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Business & Management
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Audit firms from various industries.
Compliance work - Workpapers, filing tax returns
Tax returns, GST returns, Financial Statements
About the employer
Baker Tilly Staples Rodway
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Accounting & Advisory
Make your choice. Now, for tomorrow. Kick-start your career and explore what a job in accounting could really mean for you.
Pros and cons of working at Baker Tilly Staples Rodway
Pros
Flexible working arrangements and the firm is excellent at making me feel welcome with multiple social activities and lunches.
The people in the office are amazing from other graduates to directors, this culture is so welcoming for a first job and allows me to enjoy every day.
Good learning opportunities and great work. Friendly and helpful staff.
The allowance for independence and providing work and training in areas you're interested in.
The great opportunities to learn and work on a wide range of clients.
Cons
Deadlines can sometimes mean that you work late.
Getting used to sitting at a desk and missing out on daylight.
Sometimes there can be very high standards.
Nothing really, would be the base remuneration if I had to pick something.
The lack of other grads.