In this role, your responsibilities will include gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, developing and communicating recommendations.

You will gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. You’ll work on a client team, playing an active role in all aspects of client engagement. You will receive frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on your team.

You will work with your McKinsey colleagues and with the client team, owning a distinct piece of the project. Some examples of the specific work may include interviewing clients, leading client teams, building financial models, creating and delivering presentations, and working with McKinsey subject experts to develop perspectives and insights for your client.

You will be based in our Auckland, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney office as part of the Women’s Internship and Scholarship program. You will be part of a client project team, collaborating with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems.

You are joining a firm that will challenge you and invest heavily in your professional development. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on teams and help the best organizations in the world – across the private, public, and social sectors – solve some of their most difficult problems. You will also work with a range of experts in the firm, from data scientists to researchers to software and app designers.

We will be hosting an information session on Friday, 5 June 2026 where you can learn more about the Women in Leadership Scholarship & Internship program. You will be able to hear from previous winners and recipients on their experiences as an intern and get some advice on your CV. This information session is open to all undergraduate or postgraduate female students who are interested in applying for the scholarship and internship. To register, please sign up here.

McKinsey’s Women’s Internship and Scholarship is a program designed to recognize talent and support women who would like to maximize their own potential. This program allows students from a broad range of university degrees to receive first-hand consulting experience. Our Australian and New Zealand offices are inviting female undergraduate students to apply for McKinsey’s $20,000 Women’s scholarship and paid internship opportunity.

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Pre-penultimate or penultimate year student enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Outstanding record of academic achievement with a strong commitment to excellence in personal and professional growth

Strong record of initiative-taking and leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities

Citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or permanent resident currently residing in Australia or New Zealand