We have a great opportunity for the right person to join our close-knit team in Auckland at the Mainfreight Training Centre.

Mainfreight’s Training Centre was established in 2004, starting with induction training and auditing. Over the last 18 years it has developed into so much more, we have 1000 people coming through our doors each year. 

• Continuing with Induction training and auditing
• Recruitment for the Mainfreight Development Programme
• Managing Mainfreight’s Health & Safety System and compliance
• Project based rollout’s for new systems and processes within our Business Units
• Providing leadership and personal development courses 
• And in recent years becoming Mainfreight’s COVID response team 

You will play a pivotal part of our team, ensuring the smooth running of the Training Centre and communicating with team in the wider business.

It includes the below responsibilities:

• Organising training courses and events
• Supporting Health & Safety functions
• Being our administrative champion i.e. accounts, calendar management, ordering, procurement
• Creating, writing and posting job adverts
• Providing assistance to our busy training team as required
• Booking travel for our trainers and trainees
• If you’ve got an eye for design it could also include creating posters that grab the team’s attention

You will need brilliant organisational skills and the drive to work to deadlines, be motivated and professional, and understand business drivers and the importance of a fresh, proactive attitude. You’ll also need exceptional accuracy, a creative eye with a flair for design and attention to detail.

You are a relationship builder, have excellent time management skills, a commitment to follow up and follow through on issues, and a positive “can-do” attitude.

We seek a person who is positive, flexible (hours can vary at times depending on events/projects) and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. In return, we offer you:

• Team environment
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Stable employment with a success New Zealand business 
• Career opportunities within Training and Development or the wider Supply Chain businesses for the right person.

Here at the training centre we are always looking for new ways to approach challenges and support the business. As a member of our team opportunities to get involved in exciting projects are endless.

To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, you will need to pass a Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug and Alcohol Test and provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination. 

To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter through to the team at careers@mainfreight.co.nz