Benefits & flexibility

Flexble working

Our hybrid working model

We recognise flexibility is an important need for many of our people, so we’ve created a formula to give you just enough time in the office to collaborate and build relationships, as well as some time and space at home. Our 3:2:1 hybrid working model comprises three days in the office and two working from home; one of your three days in the office is a designated team day to ensure you stay truly connected with your team mates. Flexible working arrangements are also supported by the latest technology including your own laptop, smart phone and secondary screens. 

9-day fortnight

We’re also trialling a nine-day fortnight which balances time to rest and recharge with meeting the needs of our clients. All our team members have the ability to take one half day each week to pursue hobbies, catch up on personal admin, or to simply decompress and recharge – without a reduction in pay.  

Dress for your day

Our dress code gives you the freedom to wear smart casual clothing for days when you’re not meeting with clients, and to don more formal business attire for appointments with clients and other external stakeholders. This policy also gives you the flexibility to wear what you feel is appropriate for every meeting.  

The social scene

Social club

We work hard and play hard too – and we pick up the tab! Our social club is dedicated to providing fun events and entertainment throughout the year, all of which are fully funded by the firm. All team members are welcome to along to our social events and activities, mid-year functions and Friday night get togethers. 

Social sports

Enjoy complimentary access to team-based social sports including touch rugby and indoor netball – a great way to keep fit and have fun with your team mates.

Your wellbeing

Get active with our special allowance

We all know the importance keeping active to improve physical and mental wellbeing, which is why we provide all permanent team members with an opt-in get active allowance, paid on a monthly basis up to $1,040 per year. So, whether you’re a regular at the gym or just want an incentive to start your fitness journey, your Get Active allowance is ready and waiting.

Need some one on one support?

Sometimes we just need someone to talk to. We provide free, confidential access to the Employment Assistance Programme’s (EAP) counselling services.

Take time off

Put your whānau first with an industry leading parental leave package

When you’ve welcomed the newest member of your whānau to the world, we will top up the Government’s 26 week primary carer payment to 100% of your base salary, and pay employer KiwiSaver contributions beyond 26 weeks. This means you can focus on your family, not the finances.

We also provide 2 weeks paid partners leave where a team member who is the partner/spouse of a primary carer is eligible for two weeks of paid leave.

Pay it forward

We’re always looking for ways to make a difference in our communities whether it be through charity quiz and movie nights, mentorships or scholarship opportunities. That’s why you get one day off per year to volunteer with an organisation that’s close to your heart. 

Squeeze in some extra annual leave*

Need more holiday allowance to take that special trip? Not a problem. We offer up to two weeks extra leave per year, so you can take a little more time to do the things you like with the people you love. All team members have the option of purchasing additional leave.

Public holiday swap

It’s important to us that team members are able to celebrate cultural practices, values and beliefs that are important to them. Therefore, our people can swap up to two public holidays each year for another day that is significant to them. 

Never stop learning

We’re a Recognised Training Employer (RTE)

Grant Thornton New Zealand is a RTE under the CAANZ employer alliance programme. This means logbooks are a thing of the past with in-house training through Kia Puāwai (our people experience platform) which supports your skills development, career progression, performance management and development. 

We clearly outline the technical skills and people capabilities for each career stage at Grant Thornton New Zealand, and support our people to develop these through learning and development guides and pathways. These guides and pathways define the skills/capabilities required for outstanding performance and suggest development activities to help shape your development plan, supporting your growth and success.

Professional qualifications 

As you study towards your professional qualification, the firm will pay for associated registration fees and module costs, and we provide study leave based on your professional qualification. You can also access additional support through the CA Study Masterclass (CASM) to help you successfully complete the CA programme. 

Leadership development*

At Grant Thornton New Zealand everyone is a leader! So we are focused on developing leadership capability right from the beginning of your career with us. 

As your career progresses we support you to continue to develop your leadership from leading yourself, to leading a team to leading the firm. We also support our people to go global with our Emerging Leader and Advanced Leader Programmes where you can get the opportunity to travel to another country, build your leadership capabilities further and connect with leaders across the global Grant Thornton network.

Kia Puāwai (to flourish)

Kia Puāwai is our people experience platform. The name Kia Puāwai speaks to the wish or desire to flourish. It acknowledges the importance of creating an environment where growth and development is nurtured and how this is vital to our well-being and interconnectedness with each other. 

Kia Puāwai empowers you to take charge of your own growth. On the platform you will discover personalised learning and development content to support your advancement, and tools to assess your skills and gather feedback to support your development. There's also objective setting features to create and track your goals, align yourself with your team’s collective goals and connect with our firm's strategy. 

Kia Puāwai is designed to support our people’s career journey with us, supporting our people to grow, thrive and contribute meaningfully. 

Employee led networks

We have a number of employee led networks with a focus on diversity equity and inclusion, sustainability, environmental impact and corporate social responsibility. Our employee led committees are open to all to join and are focused on driving meaningful positive change across the firm. 

Referral scheme**

We're always on the lookout for new team members - people who love what they do and who are excited about the future, people who run towards a challenge and are keen to give things a go. If a current team member knows someone who could fill a vacancy at Grant Thornton, and they’re successfully recruited, they could qualify for our generous referral bonus.

Want to travel, but don’t want to leave us?

No worries. Our global network comprises over 700 offices across 135 countries which means we can provide secondment opportunities for you to live and work overseas, and most importantly – remain in the Grant Thornton network.