Mars Graduate Program

Start your career with real impact from day one

At Mars, we don’t believe graduates should sit on the sidelines.

From your very first day, you’ll step into a real role, work on meaningful projects, and be trusted to make an impact across our business. Whether it’s helping grow iconic brands, building retailer relationships, analysing trends, supporting customers, or shaping business strategy, you’ll be doing work that matters.

And yes... the products are pretty iconic too. Think MARS, SNICKERS, MALTESERS, SKITTLES, EXTRA, BEN’S ORIGINAL, DOLMIO, PEDIGREE, WHISKAS, ROYAL CANIN and more.

Why join the Mars Leadership Experience Program?

Our award-winning, 2-year graduate program is designed to help you grow fast, build real experience, and discover where your strengths shine.

You’ll:

• Step into a real role from day one

• Complete 2 x 12-month rotations across our business

• Learn from experienced leaders and mentors

• Build commercial, leadership and business skills

• Work on real projects with real responsibility

• Join a supportive graduate cohort you’ll grow alongside

We have offices and sites across Australia and New Zealand, so we’re looking for graduates who are open-minded, curious, and excited to explore different experiences and locations.

About the Multi-Function New Zealand Stream

Our New Zealand business is made up of passionate Associates across Sales, Marketing, Category, Customer Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and more. This stream is designed to give graduates broad exposure across our New Zealand business. You’ll complete two rotations across different functions build strong business foundations and discover where your strengths shine.

This is a fast-paced and collaborative stream where no two days are the same. One day you could be working with customers and retailers, the next analysing market trends, supporting brand campaigns, or helping drive business growth.

Common rotations may include:

• Account Management
• Brand Marketing
• Customer Marketing
• Category Management
• Supply Chain

Location

• Auckland, New Zealand

Program Start Date

January 2027

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for graduates who are:

• Proactive and willing to take initiative

• Curious, eager to learn, and open to new experiences

• Adaptable and comfortable navigating change

• Resilient and willing to step outside their comfort zone

• Great collaborators who bring out the best in others

• Self-aware, open to feedback, and motivated to keep growing

Preferred Degrees

Open to all degree disciplines.

Eligibility

• Are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and

• Will have completed your bachelor’s or postgraduate degree before the program starts

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We have been making products for people (and the pets that people love- we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses) for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS, SNICKERS, EXTRA, ECLIPSE, PEDIGREE, WHISKAS, DOLMIO, UNCLE BEN’S and MASTERFOODS ROYAL CANIN. We are committed to a sustainable tomorrow through our sustainable in a generation plan that addresses a healthy planet, thriving people and a nourishing wellbeing. Together, our 125,000+ Employees are inspired to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow.

What we stand for

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.