Graduate Programme (start Asap), Tauranga

Additional benefits Annual Pay Reviews + Bonus Scheme + Career Development Pathways/Training & Development Opportunities Number of vacancies 3-10 vacancies Application open date Apply by 31 Aug 2025 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. It’s 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 “what and “why”. 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: 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 don’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

If this opportunity excites you, apply now!

Work rights

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

Work light flag New Zealand New Zealand Citizen • New Zealand Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

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

Degree or Certificate

Bachelor or higher

Study field

Study field (any)

Hiring criteria Experience requirement No experience required

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr