Our graduate programme is designed to foster and develop talented and ambitious graduates like you, into the next generation of influential and inspiring leaders. It’s a comprehensive, award-winning 2-year programme which will see you pushed out of your comfort zone and growing toward your full potential.
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During the programme you will:
- Complete many different business area rotations
- Participate in formal events and training with other graduates
- Work closely with a mentor in Senior Management
- Work closely with a buddy in the business, to ensure you are well supported
- Have your performance and pay reviewed every 6 months
- Undertake both project and BAU work
Upon starting in the Graduate Programme, you'll receive a full induction (business familiarisation), which will include spending time across different KiwiRail depots and exposure to many of our business units.
Rotations
You’ll spend time in different rotations, giving you solid exposure to our diverse organization. The rotation phases will include structured learning components and work outputs, consisting of a mix of both project and business as usual (BAU) work.
Training and events
Training and/or events will occur formally on a quarterly basis, and informally as required. This includes training that all graduates will participate in, and also tailored training specific to your own development needs and the needs of your Business Unit.
Performance reviews
Formal performance reviews will occur on a 6-monthly basis. These will be based on pre-determined criteria around your behaviour, how well you demonstrate our KiwiRail values, your achievement of KPIs and feedback from your stakeholders. We'll seek feedback from your Business Unit manager, rotation supervisors/managers. The satisfactory performance will result in you achieving pay increments.
Mentors and buddies
To support you along your Graduate journey you will be given a buddy and a mentor. It's important that we achieve the right "fit" and the support arrangement is working well, so we'll review the mentor and buddy relationship after 3 months.
Advice to graduates
If you want to join us, find out as much as you can about KiwiRail, the role on offer, opportunities for development, the values and the culture of the organisation. Make sure you ask questions about the things important to you!
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