Start something beautiful with the Xero grad program

The Xero grad program is the first step to a fulfilling career. Applications will open 17 July 2023.

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The Xero grad program 2024

Apply by 11 August 2023

Our grad program kicks off in February 2024, and is designed to match you with a role that aligns with your career aspirations.

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    Technical program (Auckland/Wellington)
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    Design program (Wellington)
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    Summer internship (Wellington)

What we do

Xero makes running a small business beautiful. It gives owners accounting, admin and other tools to make running a business – from anywhere – easy.

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Who we are

Working at Xero means joining a community of thinkers, creators and educators working towards the same goal of making life better for small business.

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Technical program

To navigate your way into a career as a data specialist, engineer, security engineer or analyst , this is the program for you.

Technical graduate program
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Design program

The design program includes roles in our product design and design research teams. We’re only able to offer grad design roles some years.

Design graduate program
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Internship program

We offer three-month internships from November for students in their penultimate year. You’ll do valuable work and see what it’s like to work at Xero.

Internships at Xero
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Meet us at careers fairs

Find out if Xero is where you want to start your career, by coming to an event like a careers fair or booking a chat with on our team.

Upcoming graduate events
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Questions about the grad program

Learn all about the Xero grad program: how to apply, application tips, and life as a Xero graduate.

Frequently asked questions: Xero grad program

Xero gives you the resources to do cool projects, all while allowing flexibility around your work hours.

Doug Barrett, Graduate Engineer

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Start using Xero for free

Access all Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.

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    Cancel any time
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