New Zealand Graduates
Graduate Vacancies New Zealand
We recruit talented people for full time positions in a range of areas:
Sales and Marketing
Information Services
Accounting and Finance
Business Graduates
Supply Chain
Human Resources
Agribusiness
Engineering/Technical
Graduate Technologist
Applications for 2013 will open in March 2012.
Click here to Register and we will contact you by e-mail when applications are open.
How to Apply
To apply select the graduate job category of interest and register your details. When making an application please take time to answer our questions throughly and make sure to include a copy of your CV, cover letter and transcript of results.
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Stage One - Online Application and CV |
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To ensure we receive your application, you must apply through this website. To complete the step in our recruitment process, you need to fill in the online application form. We also need your CV and grade point average (GPA).
Some CV Tips
Keep your CV brief but make sure it clearly states:
- Contact details
- Education
- Previous work experience - roles and dates of employment, main achievements
- Names and contact details of three referees, e.g., previous employers, lecturers
- Keep the format of your CV simple " use bullet points and headings
- Review the competencies in "Your Skills & Experience". Think about how you have exhibited these in the past
- Do your homework on Fonterra " research our website and recent news/articles
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Phone Interview and Psychometric Testing |
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If you are successful through the CV screen the next step in our recruitment process is a phone interview. This will take around 15 minutes and is a great opportunity for you to highlight your background, career goals and work experiences.
Psychometric Testing measures abilities that are specifically relevant to the role.
Tips
- Make sure to be in a quiet place where you will not be interrupted
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Assessment |
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All successful applicants will participate in an Assessment Centre.
The Assessment Centre is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your strengths through a variety of exercises.
You will also have the chance to meet with current graduates and senior managers to find out what it is like to work for Fonterra.
Successful applicants will be asked to bring their transcript (plus one copy) to the Assessment Centre. You may also be requested to supply your drivers license and proof of legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.
Tips
- Be an active listener and participant in each of the exercises
- Put forward your ideas and back them up with reasons
- Reflect on Fonterra's competencies
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Reference Checks and Medical Testing |
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Verbal references and medical testing will be taken prior to offers being extended to successful candidates (written references will not be considered).
Make sure you talk to your referees and ask their permission for Fonterra to contact them.
Your three referees should include a previous or current employers (ideally your managers) and a university lecturer. Ask your referees for the best contact number and their availability to be contacted by Fonterra.
At this point in the recruitment process we will ask you to complete a drug and medical test. This is to ensure you are fit and healthy to do the job.
Following reference checks and medical tests, job offers are made to successful candidates.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
