Recruiting in Australia and New Zealand: the guide
The firms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Auckland, and Wellington, the once-a-year graduate campaigns and summer vacation programs, work-rights rules in postings, and the government's reduced use of consultants.
Facts checked against sources onWhat strong candidates can do
- Know which firms hire in each Australian and New Zealand city, including local firms
- Understand the graduate campaigns, scholarships, and vacation programs, and when they open
- Check your work rights against what firms ask for, early
Common questions
What does the guide to recruiting in Australia and New Zealand cover?
It covers the firms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Auckland, and Wellington, the once-a-year graduate campaigns and summer vacation programs, work-rights rules in postings, and the government's reduced use of consultants.
When do firms hire in Australia and New Zealand?
It depends on the firm, the office, and whether you are a student or an experienced hire, and dates change from year to year. The lessons listed below explain the usual pattern in Australia and New Zealand and where to check each firm's current dates.
What is different about interviews in Australia and New Zealand?
Graduate hiring runs as a once-a-year campaign, with summer vacation programs as a route in. Job postings often state the work rights they need, so check yours early.
In the full guide
- The firms and how and when they hireOffices, local firms, the hiring calendar, selection steps, and entry titles.
- Work rights, government consulting, and preparationWhat postings say about work rights, the visas to ask about, the change in government use of consultants, case themes, and a preparation list.
Then practise on cases set in the region: Practice cases: Australia and New Zealand
The full lessons, worked examples, drills and a case simulator with automated feedback are in the platform. Open the full lessons: Recruiting in Australia and New Zealand or try the case simulator. No sign-up is needed to start.
Build your plan for Australia and New Zealand
Your plan uses this region's recruiting season and case formats, counted down to your interview date.