2027 Graduate Program - Forensic / Financial Crime

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KordaMentha’s 2027 Graduate Program in Financial Crime, Forensic and Advisory is a onsite opportunity in Auckland designed to accelerate your career from day one with real engagements, mentorship, and learning through the KordaMentha Business School and Accelerate. You’ll join an NZ team on risk management, regulatory compliance, investigations and advisory work for corporate and public sector clients, with a direct path into a specialist area rather than rotations. To apply, emphasize your degree with strong results, attention to detail, analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Ensure you’re eligible to work in NZ, tailor your resume to client and report writing, and apply before September 13, 2026.

Company Description

Your career, with a difference

At KordaMentha, your future starts here. From day one, you’ll work on real engagements that build your skills, confidence, and impact. We’re looking for ambitious, well-rounded graduates and final-year students ready to tackle real-world business challenges and shape outcomes that count.

We approach challenges differently, asking questions like “What if?” and “Why not?” to uncover solutions. Our work focuses on helping businesses grow, protect, and recover value - meaning we support our clients through opportunities and challenges to strengthen their success. With our entrepreneurial mindset, no two days are the same, giving you exposure to diverse projects and real world problem solving.

Our graduate program is designed to put you in control of your career. Skip the traditional rotations and dive straight into one of our specialist areas. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on high-profile and diverse engagements, with expert mentoring, tailored support, study assistance, and training to help you excel. Structured learning through KordaMentha Business School and our Accelerate program will fast-track your growth and build your professional network.

At KordaMentha, we foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and integrity. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values diversity and encourages you to bring your unique perspective. We celebrate individuality and empower you to contribute, learn, and thrive. Through regular social events, cohort-based learning, and community initiatives, you’ll build strong connections and make a meaningful impact beyond the workplace.

We believe in growing leaders who shape the future and actively invest in our team’s growth in tangible ways. This is your opportunity to start strong, learn fast, and make a real difference.

Your career with a difference begins now.

Job Description

Your opportunity: Consulting – Financial Crime / Forensic / Advisory

Applications are now open to join our New Zealand team for the 2027 Graduate Program intake.

We are looking for a graduate to join our fast-growing New Zealand team. The successful applicant will help support a range of client projects, gaining experience with major corporate and public sector clients in New Zealand. You’ll work closely with Financial Crime, Forensic, and Advisory experts, developing skills in risk management, regulatory compliance, investigations, and advisory work on commercial and policy matters.

You’ll also have the chance to work alongside senior leaders throughout the company, benefit from mentorship, and play an important part in growing our New Zealand practice.

What you’ll be doing

As a Graduate in our New Zealand team, you’ll be part of a diverse team and will learn the specialist skills and methodologies to become an experienced advisor across multiple functions. While no two days will be the same, you can expect to:   

• conduct research on current issues and trends
• attend client and internal meetings
• research new opportunities and assist with the presentation of proposals
• assist in report writing
• assist with business and practice development 

But it’s not all about work. You’ll be given a buddy to help you navigate office life as you settle in. You’ll choose a mentor who will help guide your career. We host regular events and activities, bringing together our close-knit team in a friendly and relaxed environment so you can get to know the people behind the professionals.

Qualifications

You will be a recent graduate or student in your final year of study and will have: 

• a relevant degree with strong academic results.
• a razor-sharp eye for detail and advanced critical thinking skills.
• excellent analytical skills, with an ability to think outside-the-box.
• great communication skills and enjoys working in a team.
• eligibility to live and work in New Zealand  (New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only).

Additional Information

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 13th September 2026. 

At KordaMentha, we're at our best when different perspectives come together to solve complex problems. We believe better outcomes come from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and ways of thinking.

We bring together the right teams to help our clients tackle complex challenges and move forward with confidence. That collaborative mindset is central to how we work. We foster an environment where ideas are welcomed, curiosity is encouraged and people are empowered to contribute from day one.

It's how we create opportunities and deliver outcomes that count for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate.

If you're looking for meaningful work, real responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact, we'd like to hear from you.