Mainfreight New Zealand
Graduate Programme (Start ASAP)
Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 60,000 - 65,000 / Year
- Annual Pay Reviews + Bonus Scheme + Career Development Pathways/Training & Development Opportunities
- 3-10 vacancies
- Apply by 15 Mar 2025
- Start date ASAP
Have you recently graduated?
The Mainfreight Development Programme seeks those willing to get stuck in and are keen to embrace all kinds of challenges and new experiences.
Our Programme focuses on their individual development and career path. They will learn more about their strengths and their interests within Mainfreight; whether in a leadership role, sales, operations, business development, IT, or finance. Itโs up to you!
Have you recently graduated or are you about to?
Mainfreight has a rolling recruitment process, we take on graduates throughout the year meaning that there are lots of opportunities that arise outside of the traditional university intakes.
Mainfreight is more than just a transport business; we are involved in the following:
- Freight transporting
- Domestic warehousing
- International Air & Ocean; and
- Global supply chain solutions for our customers.
If the below sounds like you and you are ready to start ASAP, apply now!
What will your 3-year graduate journey look like?
In your first 12 months, roll up your sleeves for a practical and hands-on learning experience at the core of our physical operation within one of our divisions to understand the fundamentals, the โwhat and โwhyโ. This could include loading and unloading trucks on a forklift, picking, and packing orders, or devanning containers.
What are we offering you?
Alongside your journey, you will begin to develop your business acumen through a multitude of soft skill and development courses, digging deeper into leadership fundamentals, mentoring, and attending regular catch-ups each year.
Where can I go in the future?
As we are a global supply chain that promotes from within, we fill all roles in the business from the team that has started on the floor.
The opportunities for growth are endless, offering the ability to develop your career in:
- Sales/Account Management
- Operations
- Customer Service
- Supply Chain Management
- Management
- Training and Development
- And many others, both nationally and overseas
What do I need to be eligible for?
We see your qualifications as just a part of who you are. We donโt look for specific degrees, we are keen to take on people with all different perspectives to provide diverse ways of thinking and approaching challenges.
We're just as interested in your sports and interests, your part-time jobs, and how you'll fit into our special culture.
To be considered for this position, you must:
- be a New Zealand citizen or resident
- pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- pass a background check
If this opportunity excites you, apply now!
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Maintaining existing accounts, finding new business
Looking for new customers, creating proposals and rates, escalated customer queries and complaints, customer reporting, look into customer accounts and making adjustments where necessary.
I really enjoy being an Account Manager and being on the road. I have a number of customers in a range of industries and have learnt so much. I like being able to be a trusted advisor and find solutions for my customers.
About the employer
Mainfreight New Zealand
4.4
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Transport & Logistics
Our people strategy is simple: find the right people, promote from within and grow a passionate, competitive and intelligent team.
Pros and cons of working at Mainfreight New Zealand
Pros
Every day is a new challenge and always something different. With freight, everything is ever-changing and constant problem solving which makes every day fun!
The team around us are all like family and we have each other's back, it is a pretty special company and they look after you! There are lots of awesome opportunities out there for everyone. Everyone has the 'Bleeding blue' feel in their day-to-day work.
The culture. I'm trusted with responsibility, I can make decisions and I'm encouraged to take ownership.
The people/the culture! It is incredible how a global company can still feel like a family and I think this is what makes it so special.
The people & culture. Family vibes & everyone's willing to help. The autonomy of the job.
Cons
The long hours can be tiring at times (but to be honest I don't know how I'd get it all done in less time).
Sometimes the long days (but it's give and take so not a big deal).
I'm nitpicking, sometimes the hours can be long, that's the nature of the work that we do, the customers need their freight, so we need to make that happen so the wider community have access to what they need.
The long days. 10-hour days can be rough. But you get used to them quickly.
Sometimes the hours can be rough.