It’s a dynamic and ever-growing industry driven by consumer demand for everyday products; from Weet-bix to lip gloss, the range of products is endless. This ensures job stability and numerous opportunities for growth and progression.
The FMCG sector fosters innovation and creativity – with constant new product development; this enables you to work on diverse projects, contributing fresh ideas that make a tangible impact.
The industry is made up of a vast array of career paths, from marketing, sales, logistics, operations, manufacturing, finance, category management, research and analytics, IT……offering you the opportunity to move across an exciting range of roles and functions.
The sector is global – providing you with exposure to international markets, diverse cultures and the opportunity to engage with some of the most important issues facing the world today – food supply, energy consumption, sustainability and responsible manufacturing and production.
The initial application asks you for some details about yourself, such as your education background, work history, and placement preferences for the internship. You are also required to include your CV, and latest academic transcript.
The next stage of the recruitment process is a video interview, in which you record your answer to four questions.
Following this, if you are successful, you will be shortlisted for a role and called in for an in-person interview.
Are you looking for a career where you could influence products that touch the lives of every person and home in New Zealand? With an FMCG career, you’ll have the opportunity to work for some of our most treasured and iconic brands. And, as FMCG businesses become more socially and environmentally aware, you’ll have an inside seat on the future of our consumer world.
FMCG Futures is a 12-week paid internship programme across a range of FMCG employers in New Zealand - covering all study disciplines and backgrounds. You’ll be part of a cohort of more than 40 other students who’ll all take part in our FMCG development programme which will teach you all you need to know to launch your career in this exciting industry, where there are amazing career opportunities both in New Zealand and abroad.
If you are studying Commerce, Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Project Management and any other related field, or if you have an avid interest in the FMCG industry, we want to hear from you!