Future Leader Cadet

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidfood Auckland North is seeking a motivated candidate for its Future Leader Cadet Programme. This 12-month development path offers hands-on experience across key business areas, with mentoring, practical learning, and exposure to branch leadership.

Open to recent school leavers, graduates, or those aiming to build a long-term career, the programme provides rotations through Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and Dispatch, developing leadership, planning, and commercial skills

Responsibilities

• Rotate through operational departments: Customer Service and Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Dispatch/Class 1 Delivery Driving.
• Gain skills in Sales/relationship management, supply chain, logistics, teamwork, leadership.

Job description

Bidfood Auckland North is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Future Leader Cadet Programme.

This structured 12-month development programme is designed to identify and develop future leaders by providing hands-on experience across key areas of our business, supported by mentoring, practical learning, and exposure to branch leadership.

Whether you're a recent school leaver, graduate, or someone with some work experience looking for a long-term career pathway, this programme could be the ideal opportunity to kick-start your future with New Zealand's leading foodservice distributor.

Why Join the Future Leader Cadet Programme?

• Gain practical, hands-on experience across multiple business functions
• Learn directly from experienced managers and business leaders
• Develop leadership, communication, problem-solving, and commercial skills
• Build a strong understanding of how a successful foodservice business operates
• Receive ongoing mentoring and development support
• Create a pathway towards future leadership opportunities within Bidfood

What You'll Be Doing

During the programme, you'll rotate through a range of operational departments, including:

• Customer Service and Sales
• Purchasing
• Warehouse Operations
• Dispatch/Class 1 Delivery Driving

You’ll gain exposure to all aspects of branch operations and develop valuable skills in:

• Sales and relationship management
• Supply chain and purchasing
• Logistics and warehouse operations
• Teamwork and leadership
• Planning and organisation

You’ll also receive training in a variety of business systems and spend time learning from leaders across the branch.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Is eager to learn and develop new skills
• Is willing to be hands-on and work across different operational areas
• Can adapt to new challenges and environments
• Takes ownership and accountability for their work
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is motivated to build a long-term career with Bidfood

Before applying, please ensure you:

• Hold a full New Zealand Class 1 Driver License
• Are eligible to work in New Zealand
• Are willing to work across various operational departments
• Can work a variety of shifts when required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional night shifts
• Are willing to undertake some delivery driving duties as part of the programme
• Have reliable transport to and from work

What Support Will You Receive?

Throughout the programme you'll receive:

• Fortnightly mentoring and coaching sessions
• One-on-one support from department managers
• Regular performance and development reviews
• Structured learning objectives for each rotation
• Opportunities to contribute to real business improvement initiatives

What Happens After the Programme?

By the end of the programme, you'll have developed a strong understanding of Bidfood Auckland North's operations, gained practical experience across multiple departments, and built the skills and capability required for future leadership opportunities within the business. While the Cadet Programme is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, it is designed to accelerate your development and position you strongly for future opportunities within Bidfood.