Deal Advisory Intern - Christchurch - November 2025 Start

"Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga, mō Aotearoa, mō Tātou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand, for all New Zealanders"

Our Opportunity | Ngā Āheinga:

KPMG’s Deal Advisory team support clients with high-value strategic and financial decisions, typically in the context of M&A or large-scale capital investment. We bring financial analysis, commercial acumen and market insights to deliver sound investments and fuel New Zealand’s prosperity.

We are a multidisciplinary team that is proud of its collaborative and supportive culture. We encourage our team members to work across a range of projects / Deal Advisory streams as workflows require and learn new skills that provide the foundation of a successful career. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there is no limit to the impact you can make.

Your Day-to-Day | Ngā mahi o ia rā:

- Deliver quantitative analyses, interpret complex models, and communicate findings effectively to clients.

- Contribute proactively to project development and initiatives, improving analytical work methods and managing risk.

- Organize meetings, engagement interviews, and professional events in collaboration with client staff.

- Gain insight into Advisory services through a variety of reviews and provide administrative support to Engagement Managers.

- Contribute to business development by understanding client businesses, developing sales responses, and building relationships.

- Foster a collaborative team environment, providing communication, training, and support to team members while ensuring quality standards and compliance with KPMG methodologies.

• Studying towards a Bachelors Degree or equivalent (Level 7)
• A collaborative approach with colleagues
• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• The ability to develop a trusted and respected working relationship with clients
• Inspire and motivate team members to reach their highest levels of performance
• Cultivate a dynamic and creative environment that breeds innovation
• Embrace and embrace change, constantly seeking opportunities for growth and improvement
• Drive excellence by setting high standards for quality 
• Master the art of effective communication, captivating and engaging others with your words.

• A Summer internship within our Deal Advisory Christchurch team, starting alongside our National Intern cohort.
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Flexible style of working dependent on individuals needs and work demands
• Join a large global firm and have the potential for international secondments
• Become part of an Intern cohort and make connections for life
• Everyone has the confidence to speak up and share their ideas
• Work shoulder to shoulder with clients to deliver real results 

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Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. 

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG. 

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

—  Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

—  Opportunities for local and international secondments

—  Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

—  Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

—  Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

—   A paid professional association membership of your choice

—   Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

—   A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

—   The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

—  The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

—  An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

—  Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

—  An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.