Toyota Corporate Graduate

Toyota; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Staff purchasing benefits and vehicle

Subsidised onsite café and free

Job security with a trusted global

Job summary

Toyota New Zealand invites graduates from IT, Finance, Marketing, Business or related fields to start their careers through our Graduate Programme. Based in Palmerston North, you will experience rotations, hands-on projects and opportunities to grow within Toyota while learning our values of respect, integrity and continuous improvement.

Applications are open and close on 13 November 2026. This programme aims to provide meaningful experience, real responsibility and a clear pathway to future

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree completed after January 2024 or due to complete by December 2026.
• Fields: IT, Finance, Marketing, Business or related areas are sought.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

At Toyota New Zealand, we’re building the future of mobility by developing our people. Our Graduate Programme is designed to give emerging talent meaningful experience, strong foundations, and a clear pathway to grow within Toyota.

This programme is more than a graduate role it’s an opportunity to start your career with purpose, support, and real responsibility.

Why join Toyota?

When you join Toyota, you join a team that believes in continuous improvement, respect for people, and learning by doing. You’ll work alongside experienced leaders, contribute to real business outcomes, and be supported to grow your capability and confidence.

Who we’re looking for?

We’re looking for graduates in IT, Finance, Marketing, Business, and related fields who are curious, driven, and ready to make a difference.

Based in Palmerston North at Toyota New Zealand Head Office

Applications are now open until 13 November 2026 — take the wheel and accelerate your career!

As a Toyota Graduate, you will:

• Gain cross‑divisional exposure, building a well‑rounded skill set
• Learn and apply Toyota Way competencies, grounded in respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Work on hands‑on projects that contribute to real business outcomes
• Take part in unique experiences, including site visits across the Toyota network

During the programme, you’ll gain a broad understanding of our organisation through rotations across multiple teams. Designed to accelerate your transition from study to working life, the programme provides opportunities to build a strong career foundation and develop future leadership capability.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree after January 2024 or be due to complete your studies by December 2026.
• Enjoy building relationships and communicating with a wide range of people
• Are optimistic, enthusiastic, and committed to continuous improvement
• Thrive as a team player and enjoy delivering results
• Are comfortable managing information and making decisions
• Are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold valid working rights in New Zealand.

As New Zealand’s leading automotive brand, Toyota is focused on winning the hearts of Kiwis through exceptional customer experience and mobility for all. We believe mobility should be accessible, affordable, and safe supported by innovation and technology that genuinely enhances people’s lives.

At Toyota New Zealand, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accessibility, fairness, and providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.

What we offer:

• Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Staff purchasing benefits and vehicle discounts
• Subsidised onsite café and free parking
• Job security with a trusted global brand