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KiwiRail

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4.5
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Graduate Programme – Corporate & IT

Auckland or Wellington

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We're going places. Are you? This is an exciting time to join us with a range of strategic transformational projects happening for a better Aotearoa.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
4-6
Salary
NZD 58,000

5 weeks annual leave and a wealth of other benefits

Start Date
26 Feb 2024

Application dates

Applications Open
1 Mar 2023
Applications Close
30 Apr 2023

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
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

Hiring criteria

Entry Pathway

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Working rights

New Zealand

  • New Zealand Citizen
  • New Zealand Permanent Resident
  • New Zealand Temporary Work Visa
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Kia ora,

KiwiRail is a purpose-driven State-Owned Enterprise with a commercial mandate. We run our business efficiently and effectively while delivering significant economic benefits through taking trucks off the road, reducing carbon emissions and road maintenance costs, easing congestion in cities, and making roads safer. 

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.

What are we offering?

  • An exciting and comprehensive 2-year rotational programme which will see you pushed growing toward your full potential
  • Competitive starting salary, to be reviewed regularly
  • A full business induction including meeting key manager 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’ll do

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the Company’s business drivers, strategies, processes, and systems.
  • Undertake technical and professional development activities to complement your on-the-job training across different work areas.
  • Work collaboratively in a team and across different teams and work environments.
  • Undertake project work and participate in project teams to achieve work outcomes for the business.
  • Undertake research, analysis, and reporting on the business or relevant issues that can be applied in a practical setting.

As a Corporate Graduate, you will apply your academic learning to practical workplace experience. You will be provided with a supportive environment and will rotate across several different teams in your business unit (IT, Property, Strategy, Finance, HR, Sustainability, BI Government Relations & Policies, Sales & Commercial), receiving on-the-job training, mentoring and a strong emphasis on learning and development. At the end of the Programme, you will have a solid understanding of KiwiRail, the different business areas and how the business areas work together to provide an integrated logistics solution for New Zealand.

What you’ll need

We are looking for a commerce graduate who is good at numbers and enjoys data/analytics and Power BI. This is a great opportunity to work as a Business Analyst across Strategy and Growth business unit at KiwiRail.

  • Degree in Business, Commerce, IT, Computer Science, BA – or related
  • 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
  • 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? 

Applications close: 30th of April 2023

Position Description: Graduate

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
Business & Management
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
P
Property & Built Environment

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

New Zealand Temporary Work Visa


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
I think that the flexibility of the graduate position will help me truly understand what I actually enjoy. Studying something is often very different to working in that respective area.

Zara

  • Graduate stories
I think that the flexibility of the graduate position will help me truly understand what I actually enjoy. Studying something is often very different to working in that respective area.

Zara

  • Graduate stories
With the growing interest in greener transportation options, working on rail is the best place to be. There are so many opportunities in KiwiRail if you just ask around the company. Always ask questions and be proactive so you can get involved in what you are passionate about.

Jamie

  • Graduate stories
With the growing interest in greener transportation options, working on rail is the best place to be. There are so many opportunities in KiwiRail if you just ask around the company. Always ask questions and be proactive so you can get involved in what you are passionate about.

Jamie

  • Graduate stories
I think that the flexibility of the graduate position will help me truly understand what I actually enjoy. Studying something is often very different to working in that respective area.

Zara

  • Graduate stories
I think that the flexibility of the graduate position will help me truly understand what I actually enjoy. Studying something is often very different to working in that respective area.

Zara

  • Graduate stories
With the growing interest in greener transportation options, working on rail is the best place to be. There are so many opportunities in KiwiRail if you just ask around the company. Always ask questions and be proactive so you can get involved in what you are passionate about.

Jamie

  • Graduate stories
With the growing interest in greener transportation options, working on rail is the best place to be. There are so many opportunities in KiwiRail if you just ask around the company. Always ask questions and be proactive so you can get involved in what you are passionate about.

Jamie