One of the most common motives candidates I speak to have is their drive to progress and fast-track their accounting careers.
What if I told you that the secret to fast-tracking your career can be found in New Zealand’s regional areas? Not only can you advance your career faster, you can also enjoy the laid-back and picturesque parts of New Zealand!
Why Regional?
There are plenty of good reasons to also escape the hustle and bustle and consider regional locations for your next role:
- Faster progression: Regional firms tend to be smaller, therefore you’re not just a cog in the machine. Accordingly there tends to be less competition for Senior roles, which means there is more opportunity to move up the ladder faster than you would in a firm in one of the main cities.
- Exposure to a variety of clients: In a regional location, you’ll likely work with a wider variety of clients. These opportunities help you diversify your skillset and quickly become a well-rounded accountant.
- Work life balance: Currently stuck spending two hours of commuting each day just to get to and from work? A major perk of working in a regional firm is this is often not the case. Equally imagine having time to go to the beach after work or the chance to take the dogs for a walk up the hills. By comparison overall lifestyle can be a complete 180 compared to working in the city.
- Opportunity to work for reputable firms: Do you dream of working for a top 10 firm in New Zealand? With a different level of competition in regional areas, you have more opportunity to work with a firm that delivers national and tailored training programs that support your CA, CPA, and leadership initiatives that will take your career to the next level.
- Working closer with the Community: In a smaller community, your work doesn’t just stop at benefiting your clients – it benefits the entire town. You’ll be working with local businesses, farmers and local families, giving your work a pretty meaningful impact.
Making the Move
Ready to consider a regional role? There’s a few steps to make it happen:
- Research: Look into what specific areas interest you. What is the lifestyle? Cost of living? Are there any prominent industries that you have experience in or are keen to gain expertise in?
- Network with Tyler Wren: Networking is crucial for gaining the knowledge you need to make an informed decision. We’re here to talk you through the opportunities, the process and to question aspects you may not have thought of before.
- Have an open mind: Remember, a regional role may look different than what you are used to. There may be different industries, team sizes and ways of doing things, but thats all part of the experience!
If you’re serious about fast-tracking your career in public practice accounting, don’t overlook the opportunities beyond the city limits. Whether you’re driven by faster progression, a broader skill set, or a better work-life balance, regional areas offer plenty of advantages that could help you get ahead—and maybe even enjoy the journey a little more.
If you’re considering what a regional role could look like for you – start the conversation and reach out today!
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