Digital Lighthouse Intern (Nov 2024)

"Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga, mō Aotearoa, mō Tātou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand, for all New Zealanders"

Our Opportunity | Ngā Āheinga:

KPMG Digital Lighthouse is comprised of several specialist chapters who combine to design, deliver and operate cutting edge digital solutions on a variety of architectures, supporting our cross-sector clients to digitally transform their organisations and thrive on a global scale. We are a passionate, inclusive and supportive team who care about our clients, our people and the work we do. Join us today and accelerate your digital career with KPMG.

We leverage data, analytics and artificial intelligence technologies to build and deliver solutions that transform the business of our clients – and in so doing improve their customer journeys and experiences, identify and achieve greater cost efficiencies, identify revenue and profitability growth opportunities, and improve early detection of fraud, customer churn and regulatory non-compliance.

As a Graduate in our Digital Lighthouse team, you’ll be part of a fast-growing practice with a strong global network, working on projects that make a real difference to New Zealand using state of the art methodology and technology.

When you apply you will be asked to select a preference from our specialist chapters, listed below.

Your Day-to-Day | Ngā mahi o ia rā:

- Assist with planning engagements and develop work programmes.

- Provide technically sound advice aligned with client needs.

- Develop and maintain client relationships to build a professional network.

- Stay aware of general business and economic environments for engagements.

- Liaise with client staff to organise meetings, networking functions, and professional events.

- Ensure compliance with KPMG and relevant external standards and provide quality assurance for team members' work.

Data Science & Analytics:

• As a Data Scientist or Analyst, you will be responsible for applying advanced analytics to large data sets, developing and applying custom models and algorithms to obtain insights and drive strategic and tactical decisions.
• Relevant degrees: Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Information Science, or another quantitative field and a strong problem-solving aptitude.

Data Engineering:

• As a Data Engineer you will be immersed in the data engineering development lifecycle, working with clients to understand their data problems and architecting, developing and implementing robust data pipelines to deploy high-quality solutions. Digital Lighthouse develops data-driven solutions that solve our clients’ toughest challenges, and our data engineers underpin much of the data solution work delivered to clients, from turning Data Science and Analytics pipelines into robust production processes, to developing and deploying tools and platforms.
• Relevant degrees: Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Information Science, or another quantitative field and a strong problem-solving aptitude.

Solution Architecture:

• As a Solution Architect you will be responsible for implementing technology solutions to address the specific needs and requirements of our clients and internal stakeholders. You will work alongside our engineers and technical thought leaders to, design, build & deliver solutions that address our clients most complex challenges.
• Relevant degrees: Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Information Science, or another quantitative field and a strong problem-solving aptitude.

Software Development:

• As a Software Developer you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in several languages such as Python, Java, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript framework, work on cloud platforms such as Azure and learn about different development practices such as DevOps and Agile methodologies. We open several exciting alternative future career paths to you in web or mobile application development, system integration, technical architecture, cloud engineering, and test automation. We believe that your career is your adventure, so get ready to join us to start your adventure and build your software development and engineering career with us.
• Relevant degrees: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, and Engineering.

Business Analysis:

• As a Business Analyst you will work with business users to improve processes and systems, helping our clients deliver more efficient, cost effective, agile and competitive outcomes. This includes helping to develop business cases, working with stakeholders eliciting business requirements, functional specifications, managing business processes and acting as a liaison between business users and Digital Lighthouse technical teams.
• Relevant degrees: Commerce, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, and Engineering.

The Opportunity:

• Our Digital Lighthouse practice is growing, and we're looking for interns with a diverse set of skills that can be applied in areas such as: Data Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics and Application Development.
• We work with a wide variety of clients from government to financial services and corporates where your voice will be heard through direct contact with management, executives and Board members.
• The Lighthouse team is currently split over Auckland and Wellington, with Wellington focusing more on government clients.
• We provide a range of training and accreditation opportunities to support your growth in the areas you are interested in. You will grow professionally, build expertise and progress through the grades where promotion is based on your personal performance and contribution to the team.

You - What you bring to our team | Ōu tā koha ki te whānau

- Currently studying toward a Bachelors Degree or equivalent (Level 7) completed within the last 2 years.

- A collaborative approach with colleagues

- A pragmatic approach to problem-solving

- The ability to develop a trusted and respected working relationship with clients

- Inspire and motivate team members to reach their highest levels of performance

- Cultivate a dynamic and creative environment that breeds innovation

- Embrace and embrace change, constantly seeking opportunities for growth and improvement

- Drive excellence by setting high standards for quality 

- Master the art of effective communication, captivating and engaging others with your words.

Us - What we will provide for you | Ō mātou tā koha ki a koe

A Summer internship within our Digital Lighouse Auckland or Wellington team, starting alongside our National Intern cohort.

Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

A supportive and collaborative environment

Flexible style of working dependent on individuals needs and work demands

Join a large global firm and have the potential for international secondments

Become part of an Intern cohort and make connections for life

Everyone has the confidence to speak up and share their ideas

Work shoulder to shoulder with clients to deliver real results 

Ko tātou tātou hei orange mō te iwi  | You. Us. Together. For Better!

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