Start something beautiful with the Xero grad program
The Xero graduate program is the first step to a fulfilling career. You'll get support, development and learning on the job. Applications for our 2025 graduate program open on 18 March 2024. Keep an eye on this page for updates, or to register your interest, send us an email to gradcareers@xero.com
The Xero grad program 2025
Apply by 12 April 2024
Our grad program kicks off in February 2025, and is designed to match you with a role that aligns with your career aspirations.
- Technical program
- Design program
- Summer internship
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
If you want to navigate your way into a career as a software engineer, or insights & analytics specialist, this is the program for you.
Technical graduate program
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
Summer 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
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 our team.
Upcoming graduate events
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 ranks highly as a graduate employer by AAGE
Xero ranks highly in the lists of top employers by graduates who work at Xero that are published by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE).
- Ranked 19th in the Top Graduate Employers 2024 – Medium Program (intake of 21-70 graduate)
- Ranked 10th in the IT and Telecommunications industry category in 2024
- Ranked 7th in Top Intern Programs 2023
A Prosple Top 100 Graduate Employer
Xero is ranked in the top 100 graduate employers by Prosple in both Australia and New Zealand 2024. The Top 100 Graduate Employers recognises the popularity and quality of graduate programs.
- Ranked #1 for best technology graduate program in New Zealand
- Ranked 14th for best technology graduate employer program in Australia
- Ranked 16th in New Zealand and 88th in Australia overall
Xero gives you the resources to do cool projects, all while allowing flexibility around your work hours.
Doug Barrett, Graduate Engineer
