Stories from our people

Hear from people around the network about working at BDO New Zealand.

Grace Maddren - Business advisory services, BDO Auckland

"Business Advisory is a really interesting service line. Because I didn’t major in accounting at uni, I’m doing a lot of practical, on-the-job learning. My team have been so welcoming and supportive as I learn more, not just about the job, but about BDO and the wider industry."

Mark Nicholson - Audit 
BDO Auckland

"I joined BDO Auckland as a graduate in 2011, undertook my CA, and was an audit senior on some large jobs before taking the chance to further develop through a secondment with BDO London. After three years in a manager role there, I returned in 2018 to a growing BDO Auckland, where I became a Partner in January 2024."

Melissa Peters career story

Melissa Peters - Business advisory services, BDO Taranaki

"I first started at BDO Taranaki as an intern in 2010, completing three summer internships before joining permanently as a graduate in 2014. Since then, I’ve completed my CA and developed a special interest in the not-for-profit and technology sectors."
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Caleb Bottcher - Business advisory services, BDO Manawatu

"I came across BDO when I was doing my Bachelor of Accounting at university, looking at scholarships and thinking about life after study. A lecturer connected me with the Partners at BDO Manawatu…"

Jessica Wright - Business advisory services, BDO Invercargill

After returning to Invercargill, I spoke with Tim Ward, the Managing Partner at BDO Invercargill, and joined the firm as a Graduate doing business advisory work. Six years and a CA later, I’m still here!