Graduate Consulting Cyber Security Program 2027

About the role

Grant Thornton is launching a 2027 Graduate Consulting Programme focused on Cyber Security. The role is open to recent graduates or final‑year students eligible to work in New Zealand and can be based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

Key responsibilities

• Support cyber‑security consulting engagements for external clients.
• Collaborate with the wider Consulting team on Internal Audit, Risk Management and Project IQA services.
• Participate in workshops, training sessions and mentorship programmes with subject‑matter experts.
• Pursue further cyber‑security certifications and stay current with industry best practices.

Required profile

• Final‑year Engineering or Science degree (preferably with a cyber‑security major).
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Energetic, proactive and eager to continuously learn.

Required skills

• Networking concepts
• Infrastructure knowledge
• Security testing fundamentals
• Security+ certification (or working towards it)
• SC‑900 certification (or working towards it)
• AZ‑500 certification (or working towards it)
• ISC2 CC certification (or working towards it)

What we offer

• Flexible working policies and a nine‑day fortnight trial with no pay reduction.
• Competitive salary based on local market rates plus a starting bonus.
• National induction, buddy programme and dedicated people manager.
• Monthly Get‑Active allowance for physical wellbeing.
• Paid day off for graduation and immediate client‑facing project work.