Goodman Fielder Technical Graduate

We are now accepting applications for the next intake of our Graduate Programme starting in February 2027!

This is Us!

At Goodman Fielder, our purpose is simple. It’s about making everyday food better for everyone.

We are a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Nature’s Fresh and Freya’s that generations of New Zealanders have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

Alongside our wider business, including Chelsea Sugar and NZ Agrifeeds, we play a critical role in feeding New Zealand – from paddock to plate.

The Opportunity

Our Graduate Programme takes place over two years and is designed to build capability across the heart of our business. This year, we have a strong focus on Technical skills in Operations, Engineering, Automation, Supply Chain and R&D.

You’ll gain hands-on experience through a number of rotations across areas such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and R&D, working on real projects that make a difference to how we produce and deliver our products every day.

You’ll learn through formal training, on-the-job experiences, networking with our passionate leaders, and be supported by one of our dedicated leaders!

Some of the things on offer to you:

• 2 years of targeted development and a personalised development journey, driven and shaped by you!
• Diverse roles and experiences via multiple rotations across functions and sites
• Exposure to our broader business, including Chelsea Sugar and NZ Agrifeeds
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful operational and engineering improvements
• A dedicated senior sponsor to help coach and mentor you as you forge your career
• A permanent role at the end of the programme, setting you up for long-term success with Goodman Fielder

Is this the right Programme for you?

Our purpose is clear – making everyday food better for everyone. Our values, we live by: We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done.

If you think you can contribute to our purpose and live and breathe our values, then this is the right programme for you

What we would like to see in your application:

• You’re in the final year of your degree or have graduated within the last 24 months and are able to start with us in February 2027!
• You’re studying towards, or have completed, a degree in Engineering, Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Food Science or a related discipline
• You’re interested in building a career in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or R&D
• You’re curious, with a real hunger to learn and grow, and you enjoy hands-on environments
• You’re a practical problem solver who ‘thinks big’ and finds a way
• You’re resilient and understand that every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable in dynamic environments and up for a challenge!
• Full NZ working rights – If you’re on a visa, share the details; it must be valid for the entire duration of the graduate programme
• Able to attend an assessment centre on 31st August 2026

Are you up for it? - Applications are now open – apply via the link below.

Attach your CV, Cover Letter, Academic transcript and any visa information via the Apply Now link!

Find out more about our Graduate Recruitment Process here: https://goodmanfielder.com/careers/early-careers-program/