* Kickstart your career with us and be part of something bigger
* Join a team who will proactively invest in your learning and growth
* Permanent employment opportunities with an initial 18-month programme
Our graduate programme
Here at Westland Milk Products, we cherish our new and upcoming talent. We believe that if we give graduates an opportunity, they can give us fresh perspectives and new ideas.
We care about your experience with us therefore our programme is designed to give you an opportunity to have a say about your development. We'll plan and ensure you are always learning and growing, while letting you set some of the direction too based on what you are most interested in and enjoying. Our goal is to see you find what you love to do, invest in you and set you up for future opportunities within our business.
Your experience as a graduate with us
As one of our graduates, you will immediately get "stuck in" to relevant work and making an early contribution. We will ensure you feel immersed in the business where you will receive exposure to all relevant aspects of your field. You will work closely alongside your experienced manager and team members leading you to feel like a valued member of the team from the outset.
In your graduate role, you will:
* participate in our leadership programme and attend monthly personal development workshops
* receive individual coaching using our CliftonStrengths coaching tool
* be given time with your peers to encourage connection and collaboration
* be involved in exciting projects, innovation, problem solving and new initiatives
Our first cohort of 13 graduates for 2025 were surveyed about their experience at Westland Milk. 100% agree they are proud to have joined us and are excited about the opportunities here.
Our Safety Graduate role
As our Safety Graduate, you will get the opportunity to see a health and safety management system in action. You will support our people to create a strong safety culture and gain real life exposure to a significant range of risks across our operations. Given the nature of our work, you will have the opportunity to see how H&S safety strategies work in a variety of environments, from manufacturing to corporate.
To be eligible to apply, you will have a relevant Bachelor's degree (or higher) gained within the last 24 months.
What's on offer?
We are making a commitment to all our graduates of permanent, full-time employment at a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including incentives, free health insurance and discounted Westgold butter!
This role is based in Glenavy at our Oceania Dairy Ltd site. Just three hours from Christchurch, it's the perfect place to build a successful early career. You will be joining other graduates relocating to Glenavy too, so you will have others to start your journey with.
About us
To learn more about us, visit our website www.westland.co.nz
To begin your career with us, apply via our careers page - westlandcareers.co.nz. Remember to tell us your unique story and let your personality shine through your application!
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