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Mainfreight New Zealand

4.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Graduate Programme null

Christchurch

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The Mainfreight Development Programme seeks those willing to get stuck in and are keen to embrace all kinds of challenges and new experiences.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job or Program
Number of Vacancies
3-10
Salary
NZD 60,000 - 65,000

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management
Event Management
Economics
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
Retail & Merchandising
Tourism
Marketing & Advertising
Public Relations
Transport, Logistics & Procurement
C
Communication
Media Studies
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Creative Writing
Journalism
Music
Performing Arts
Photography
Creative Arts (all other)
Animation, Visual Effects & Post Production
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Geotechnical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
H
Anthropology
Geography
Classics
Criminology
Gender Studies
Indigenous Studies
International Development
Peace & Conflict
Refugees & Forced Migration
Archaeology
History
International Studies
Modern Languages
Literature
Linguistics
Translating & Interpreting
Librarianship & Curatorial Studies
Philosophy
Policy Studies
Political Science
Public Administration
Social Work & Sociology
Theology & Comparative Religion
Humanities (all other)
Social Science (all other)
Liberal Arts
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Design & User Experience
L
Justice & Law Enforcement
Commercial Law
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
International Law
Tax Law
Legal Studies
P
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Construction Management
Property, Land & Real Estate
Quantity Surveying
Sustainable Development
Urban Design & Town Planning
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Studies
Forestry Studies
Parks & Wildlife Management
Food Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Geology
Laboratory Technology
Marine Science
Physics
Veterinary Science
Sciences (all other)
Spatial Science

Hiring criteria

Entry Pathway

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Working rights

New Zealand

  • New Zealand Citizen
  • New Zealand Permanent Resident
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Have you recently graduated?

Mainfreight has a rolling recruitment process so that we can meet the needs and wants of our ever-changing customer base. 

We are looking for new team members now who can start immediately in 2023, based in Christchurch.

If the below sounds like you and you are ready to start ASAP apply now!

Your First 12 months at Mainfreight:

Roll up your sleeves for a practical and hands-on learning experience at the core of our business. Bringing value to your role, team, and branch you will have the ability to grab opportunities with both hands and help paint the world blue.

Mainfreight is more than just a business; we are involved in the following:

  • Freight transporting
  • Domestic warehousing
  • International Air & Ocean; and
  • Global supply chain solutions for our customers.

To understand the fundamentals you would spend a minimum of 12 months in the operations.

Where can I go in the future?

The opportunities for growth are endless within Mainfreight if you are willing to make the most of your time in the operations. 

As we promote from within, we fill all roles in the business from the team who have started on the floor.

Future roles in the business are endless, offering positions in: 

  • Sales/Account Management
  • Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Management
  • IT Solutions
  • Training & Development; and many others nationally and overseas.

Our Development Programme is about building a career that makes the most of your strengths and keeps you motivated, challenged, and reaching your goals!

What do I need to be eligible?

We see your qualifications as just a part of who you are. We donโ€™t 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

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry Pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Retail & Merchandising
Tourism
C
Fine Arts
Communication
Media Studies
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Photography
Journalism
E
Biomedical Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Fire & Safety Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Geomatic Engineering
H
Geography
Anthropology
Criminology
Archaeology
History
Liberal Arts
I
Programming & Software Engineering
Cyber Security
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
L
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Tax Law
International Law
Constitutional Law
Family Law

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand Citizen

New Zealand Permanent Resident


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