2025 Foodstuffs South Island Graduate Programme

About us

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island. 

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau. 

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

Our values

At Foodstuffs South Island, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.
 

About the programme

Are you ready to kickstart your career? Our Graduate Programme is focused on addressing real-world challenges, diving into business initiatives, and identifying where your strengths can best be applied. As well as your rotations, you’ll also experience working in one of our retail stores gaining a deeper understanding of our customers and their needs.

All of our graduates will be offered a permanent role from the beginning and receive a starting bonus – we want to show our commitment to you for choosing us. 

Over the 24-month programme, you will:

• Experience three 8-month rotations in various roles and projects, examples of possible streams are Information Technology, Supply Chain, Merchandise and Marketing. 
• Work alongside senior professionals who are dedicated to guiding your development journey with structured, on-the-job training, and tailored learning plans.
• Access a wealth of professional development opportunities, including mentorship.
   

About you

• Finishing your bachelor’s or postgraduate degree at a NZ university or polytechnic in 2024 or have recently graduated (last 24-months). 
• Have a growth mindset with desire to challenge yourself and continuously keep learning.
• Results-focused, resilient, and resourceful.
• A team player who values collaboration. 
• Able to build effective and meaningful relationships.

What we offer

• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.
• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
• You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!
   

How to Apply

Our recruitment process will include an online application, a video interview followed by Psychometric Assessments and an Assessment Centre. We will shortlist at each stage of the process with offers being sent out in May/June and the programme starting in January/February 2025.

If you are finishing your degree in 2024 or have recently graduated (last 24-months) and are keen to kick start your career – apply now. Please attach your CV, Academic Transcript and a cover letter detailing your skills and experience and why you want to work with us.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team at gradprogramme@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.