Graduate Programme – Corporate & IT null

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