FAQs

We often receive a high volume of applications for the roles we advertise, so your patience is appreciated while we work through these. In the meantime, you should have received a confirmation email acknowledging your application. If you haven’t received this email, please be sure to check your spam folders or you can contact our recruitment team. 

Unsuccessful applicants are notified via email. If you attended an interview as part of your application, we can provide you with feedback; unfortunately, due to the high volume of responses we often receive for each role, we can’t provide all applicants with a personal response.  

Format

Wherever possible, our interviews are conducted at one of our three office locations. Engaging in person gives you the opportunity to experience the people and environment at Grant Thornton New Zealand firsthand, however, if you can’t make it into the office, we also offer online interviews.

How to prepare

Naturally, you can expect questions about what you can bring to the role in terms of your experience and competencies. Also think about examples of your work or other professional achievements you’re particularly proud of. And note the interview process is an important opportunity for you to ascertain if Grant Thornton is the right fit for you too, so be sure to prepare questions about anything you’d like to know about us. 

Assessments

We often test each candidate’s numerical, verbal and logical reasoning to help us match the right talent to the right roles. We will let you know if this is required so you can keep an eye out for the assessment link in your inbox. 

Multiple interview rounds

Most roles involve more than one interview round, and the process for these varies depending on the role you’re applying for. This may include formal meetings and/or informal catch ups with partners and their team members; if you’re shortlisted for an interview, we will provide a clear outline of who you’re meeting with, the format for each discussion and what to prepare. 

While high volumes of applications can cause delays in our recruitment timeline, we always aim to review applications as quickly as we can. However, if you haven’t heard back from us withing two weeks, do feel free to send us a follow up email. 

Yes! We’re always on the lookout for new talent, so if you’d like to join Grant Thornton New Zealand, we’d love to hear from you – even if your desired role isn’t listed on our vacancies page. Feel free to send us your CV and a little bit of information about yourself, like your background and interests. 

We follow Immigration New Zealand (INZ) guidelines; if you haven’t done so already, visit the INZ website to explore visa pathways. We’ll advise you if visa restrictions affect your application. Grant Thornton New Zealand is also an accredited employer; this means we may support relocation for eligible candidates. We can discuss the options based on your individual circumstances. 

Processing times vary based on visa type and application completeness. The INZ website has more information about current processing timelines. 

We’re always keen to take on talent from our member firms, so if you're interested in a secondment, contact our global mobility team.

Grant Thornton New Zealand is committed to building and maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture – this isn’t just ‘the right thing to do’, it ensures we all feel seen and our differences are valued. Find out more about our DEI commitments here.