Business/Commerce Graduate - Interislander null

Kia ora,

Interislander is one of New Zealand's most iconic tourism operators. Keeping our two islands connected for our guests who are either looking for that ultimate Cook Strait experience or catering for the comforts of our regular or logistics focused travel. We create generations of amazing memories, and now we are looking for someone to help build resilient services for our customers to create a world-class customer experience when they travel with us.   

We have a vision for a bigger, bolder role for rail and we're looking for energetic, ambitious, and talented students who genuinely care about creating stronger connections, for a better New Zealand. It’s a pivotal time to join our organisation and we're searching for our next generation of influential and inspiring leaders to develop with us.

We are looking for an Interislander Commercial Graduate based in Wellington.

What are we offering?

• An exciting and comprehensive 2- year rotational programme which will see you pushed out of your comfort zone and growing toward your full potential
• Competitive starting salary, to be regularly reviewed
• A full business induction including meeting key managers and visiting KiwiRail sites across Aotearoa
• Senior management mentoring and a buddy from within the business
• 5 weeks annual leave and a host of other great benefits and rewards

What you will do:

As a Commercial Graduate within our Interislander team, you will….

During the course programme, you will: 

• Assist with project work as determined by your manager relating to your qualification, based on the needs of the business
• Provide generalist support in the delivery of projects and professional assignments
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the team to assist with project concepts, design, and implementation
• Play a role in the Asset Management function by assisting with tasks related to physical aspects such as risk, financial considerations like cost, and supporting the improvement of asset and service performance.

What you will need:

• Diploma or Degree in Commerce 
• Have recently graduated (within the last two years) or be graduating this year with a degree
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships quickly and effectively, 
• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce a business case using a defined methodology / template
• Proficiency in Excel, demonstrating a keen interest in further developing your skills and utilising tools such as Power BI to facilitate data-driven decision-making on a broader scale.
• A curious, proactive, and innovative mindset 
• Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident

Our purpose 'Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand' speaks to what our people, our customers, our stakeholders and the Government, our shareholder, want for KiwiRail: to be more connected. Connected to our customers and the future needs of their businesses. Connected to the communities we serve and operate in. Connected to each other, for the good of the country. Our purpose speaks to connected people, networks, journeys, experiences, and ways of working that move KiwiRail, the transport sector and New Zealand forward.

All applications must be made online via the KiwiRail Careers site. Please note that successful applicants will be required to commence their employment for February 2024. Applications are also open to current employees.

#We’re going places. Are you? Apply now.