Graduate Career Programme (Jan 2028)

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Mentorship program

Rotations across business units

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms invites high-potential graduates to join its Graduate Career Programme in New Zealand. The programme offers ~12-month rotations across key business units, mentorship from senior leaders, and real responsibility from day one to drive impact for a global brand.

You’ll complete multiple placements, receive ongoing feedback, and explore areas from Sales and Marketing to Agriculture, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Technology, and Transformation.

Qualifications

• You’ll excel academically and demonstrate leadership through work, study, sport, or community involvement.
• You’ll be completing studies in a relevant area, such as commerce, agribusiness, sales, marketing, or HR; or science, engineering and technology.

Education

Final year of study or graduated in 2026

Job description

About this programme | Mō tēnei hōtaka

The right opportunity doesn’t just launch a career, it shapes a future.

That’s why this isn’t just another graduate programme. It’s a commitment, a catalyst, a search for the rare few who are ready to step up, stand out, and grow into something bigger.

We’re not here to fill seats or tick boxes. We’re actively scouting for the kind of talent that’s hard to find; sharp minds with great focus, ambition with integrity, and potential with purpose.

Our Graduate Career Programme is immersive, challenging, supportive, and unapologetically high-expectation. Because we believe that when you set the bar, and back people to reach it, they’ll rise to it... every time.

If you’re driven by more than just getting a foot in the door we’d like to meet you!

About this programme | Mō tēnei hōtaka

So, where to from here? Chances are that’s a question you’ve been asking yourself as the transition from study to mahi fast approaches. Where can you continue to learn; where will you be inspired and empowered to grow? And importantly, where can you do something good – mahi that matters, something that drives and delivers positive change for the world? That’s where the Graduate Career Programme comes in. If you’re interested in kick starting a career with a global food marketing business, this start is as good as it gets.

Think of the Graduate Career Programme like sampling different areas of the business to learn, develop, and discover where you thrive. Throughout the programme, you'll be periodically placed on ~12-month rotations within a specific business unit, taking into consideration your skills and expertise, combined with what we have identified as our own key strategic deliverable areas. There, you'll contribute to projects, be given responsibility for your own areas of delivery, and receive continuous feedback to help you make your mark on an iconic global brand. This means you’ll be making an impact from day one. Near the end of each of these rotations, we'll meet to review and discuss which other areas of Silver Fern Farms could benefit next from your passion, capability, and expertise.

Throughout the programme, you’ll enjoy invaluable mentorship through both structured and informal connections; a Senior Leader Mentor, Grad Buddy, Rotation Leaders, and you’ll join our GradMates group to connect, grow, and learn.

• You’ll belong here– You’ll join Silver Fern Farms with the security of a permanent rolewhere you are set up to thrive at every step – that includes backing you with a competitive salary and benefits.
• The options are endless –Based on evolving business needs and your own interests, you can hone skills across Sales, Marketing,Agribusiness, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Technology and Transformation, Commercial, Food Quality and Market Access, Operations, People and Culture, and even more!
• You take the lead– The length of our programme is flexible to meet your goals and progression. When you’re ready, we’ll support you in your transition from Graduate to [insert dream job here!].

About you | Ōu Pūkenga

You’ll be approaching the end of your tertiary studies, maybe even nearing the end of your Master’s, and thinking big and bright about everything that’s next. You’ll excel academically, display leadership qualities through work, education, sport, or community involvement, and be completing studies in a relevant area; anything from the commerce side, from agribusiness, to sales, marketing and human resources; or science, engineering and technology. Or perhaps you’re studying food sciences and nutrition, or environment, engineering, automation… Whatever your background, you’ll be a natural innovator, always looking to solve problems and take the lead.

If you’re armed with ambition and love to learn, you could truly go anywhere with Silver Fern Farms.

Why work at Silver Fern Farms? | Te Ahurea

At Silver Fern Farms we’re all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill and expertise of our Farmer partners and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.

Eligibility:

• You’ll currently be in your final year of study or graduated in 2026.
• You have the right to work in New Zealand.
• You’re available to begin full-time work in late-January 2028.