2026 Graduate | HR Strategy & Transformation | Wellington

2026 Graduate | HR Strategy & Transformation | Wellington

By starting your career at Deloitte, you are joining a community of extraordinary professionals who put 'making an impact' at the heart of what they do. With our global reach, unwavering support, inclusive atmosphere, and cutting-edge technology, you'll have the opportunity to evolve into your fullest potential. A graduate role at Deloitte is the perfect introduction to your first full-time permanent role in a business. You start with a cohort of people just like you, who have recently completed their studies, and get hands-on experience and support to apply your tertiary learnings in a real-world context. People at Deloitte are the best at what they do and learning from high-performers is a fantastic way to kickstart your growth and career. Graduates at Deloitte have a week-long induction to learn about the business, get paired with a buddy and coach to help them find their place in the team, and build connections with almost 200 other graduates doing the exact same thing! You are not on a 'programme' and instead inducted into the business as a key member of the team from day one. Once you sign your contract with Deloitte, you will start in February the year following. Between the application process and your start-date, we have many events and touchpoints, so you feel part of the Deloitte whānau before your first day and are greeted with friendly faces. If you are interested in pursuing a professional qualification, Deloitte support this through paid study leave, subsidised courses, and training from senior members of the team. There are also many learning and development opportunities offered to our graduates outside of the professional qualification realm.

Job Description

HR Strategy & Technology Transformation supports our clients across a number of key areas, including:

HR Strategy & Operating Model: We collaborate with clients to align their HR strategies and operations with organisational goals. This includes designing and implementing innovative workforce solutions that enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Digital HR & Technology Enablement: We guide clients through HR technology projects, from gathering requirements and testing systems to coordinating implementation plans. Our focus is on enabling seamless transitions to modern HCM platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and ServiceNow, while ensuring systems operate effectively through ongoing support.

Workforce Insights & Analytics: We collect, analyse, and interpret HR and workforce data to identify opportunities for improving performance and operational efficiency. Leveraging analytics, we provide insights that inform strategic decisions and optimise workforce planning.

Continuous Learning & Change Adoption: We help clients embrace new HR technologies and ways of working by designing training and communication strategies. At the same time, we invest in our own development—allocating time for certifications in leading HCM systems to stay ahead of industry trends and best practices.

Your typical day will include:

• Collaborating with clients to align their HR strategies and operations with organisational goals by helping design and implement innovative and modern workforce solutions.
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting workforce and HR data to support decision-making. Using analytics to identify opportunities for improving performance, employee experience, and operational efficiency.
• Allocating dedicated time to study and work towards achieving certifications in leading HCM systems, ensuring continuous professional development.
• Conducting research on HR best practices, future-of-work trends, and emerging technologies to provide strategic recommendations that address client challenges.
• Assisting with AMS (Application Management Services) support, responding to client queries, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring HR systems operate effectively.
• Supporting clients in transforming their HR functions and enhancing employee experiences across industries. For example:
• Assisting with HR technology projects, including gathering requirements, testing systems, and coordinating implementation plans to ensure seamless transitions.
• Preparing presentations, reports, and data visualisations to communicate insights, recommendations, and progress updates effectively to clients and teams.

Qualifications

Enough about us, let's talk about you. You are someone with:

• A genuine passion for transforming the way organisations manage their people and processes. You're curious about how businesses can leverage HR strategy, technology, and data to create more efficient, adaptable, and employee-centred workplaces.
• A degree that has equipped you with insights into people, organisations, technology and business. Relevant areas of study may include: Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Economics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business Technology, or other related fields.
• Note: These topics are not a requirement, and we are open to other fields of study.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling you to clearly articulate ideas, findings, and recommendations to clients, colleagues, and teams. You have strong verbal and written abilities, and you can create professional, engaging presentations and reports.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to work with data, identify key trends, and translate them into meaningful insights that drive actionable outcomes.
• A problem-solving attitude, creativity, and a proactive approach to finding innovative solutions for complex challenges.
• A willingness to continuously learn by adapting to new technologies and working towards certifications in leading HR and HCM platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors or Workday.

Additional Information

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?

We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte in Aotearoa is in the business of solving complex problems. Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across all areas of our business.

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including 'Manaaki/taking care of each other' and 'Hāpai tangata/fostering inclusion', is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. Our values drive our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people.

Deloitte rewards

We hold a simple belief – that our people's hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and joining bonus
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Study, birthday, annual and community volunteer leave
• Career development with regular personalised coaching
• Social events, sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• Subsidised health insurance and income protection insurance
• Plus much more

What do you need to apply?

• An up-to-date CV
• An academic transcript (does not have to be official, but must show recent grades, your full name, and the name of the tertiary provider)
• The legal right to live and work in Aotearoa

Does this sound exactly like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We'd love to hear from you. Mauri ora ki a koe/The essence of life to you Deloitte Early Careers Team