Trainee Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

This is a featured job

Warehouse Operative "Trainee"

at Hydraulink Fluid Connectors Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby South, Canterbury

Hands-on, entry-level role in a fast-paced warehouse environment
Full training provided with a structured development pathway
Progression opportunities into Branch Service, Customer Service, and other

Hands-on, entry-level role in a fast-paced warehouse environment
Full training provided with a structured development pathway
Progression opportunities into Branch Service, Customer Service, and other

Join our Christchurch team

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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This is a featured job

Graduate Logistics Cadet

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$60,000 – $75,000 per year

Competitive Salary +Training & Development
Wellness Bonus + Free Carpark
Excellent opportunity to learn on the job!

Competitive Salary +Training & Development
Wellness Bonus + Free Carpark
Excellent opportunity to learn on the job!

An opportunity exists for a trainee Operations Manager to join our business based in Mt Wellington.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Featured•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Class 1 Driver Trainee

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Penrose, Auckland

$24.50 + 8% Holiday Pay

Stable, Ongoing Work with Immediate Start Opportunities
Drive a modern, well-maintained fleet with a strong focus on safety
Awesome opportunity for someone interested in the Transport Industry

Stable, Ongoing Work with Immediate Start Opportunities
Drive a modern, well-maintained fleet with a strong focus on safety
Awesome opportunity for someone interested in the Transport Industry

Trainee Class 1 Delivery Driver + Flexible Team Player + 100% NZ Owned & Operated + Living & Full NZ work rights

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Warehouse Operative "Trainee"

at Hydraulink Fluid Connectors Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby South, Canterbury

Hands-on, entry-level role in a fast-paced warehouse environment
Full training provided with a structured development pathway
Progression opportunities into Branch Service, Customer Service, and other

Hands-on, entry-level role in a fast-paced warehouse environment
Full training provided with a structured development pathway
Progression opportunities into Branch Service, Customer Service, and other

Join our Christchurch team

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Trainee Bus Driver - Women Up Front Program

at Kinetic

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$30.17 per hour

Work with a leading public transport provider
Opportunities for career progression
Competitive salary

Work with a leading public transport provider
Opportunities for career progression
Competitive salary

Thinking about changing lanes in your career, or taking the next step in your journey in the transport sector?

subClassification: Public Transport & Taxi ServicesPublic Transport & Taxi Services

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Fleet Controller Trainee

at Jet Couriers Auckland

This is a Full time job

Saint Johns, Auckland

Learn fleet control, dispatch, and operations directly from experienced managers
Stable weekday role with genuine opportunities to progress within the Jet group
Get involved across dispatch, drivers, customers, and depot operations — diverse

Learn fleet control, dispatch, and operations directly from experienced managers
Stable weekday role with genuine opportunities to progress within the Jet group
Get involved across dispatch, drivers, customers, and depot operations — diverse

Launch your career in transport with Jet Couriers—hands-on training, real dispatch experience, and a fast-paced role with room to grow. Small fun team

subClassification: Fleet ManagementFleet Management

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Class 2-4 Delivery Driver / Class 1 Driver Trainee

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Te Rapa, Waikato

$25.00 to $27.00 + 8% Holiday Pay

Stable, Ongoing Work with Immediate Start Opportunities
Drive a modern, well-maintained fleet with a strong focus on safety
Transport Industry Career Development

Stable, Ongoing Work with Immediate Start Opportunities
Drive a modern, well-maintained fleet with a strong focus on safety
Transport Industry Career Development

Class 2-4 Delivery Driver / Class 1 Driver Trainee + Flexible Team Player + 100% NZ Owned & Operated + Living & Full NZ working rights

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Trainee Bus Driver - Women Up Front Program

at Kinetic

This is a Full time job

Kilbirnie, Wellington

$32.25 per hour

Work with a leading public transport provider
Opportunities for career progression
Competitive salary

Work with a leading public transport provider
Opportunities for career progression
Competitive salary

Thinking about changing lanes in your career, or taking the next step in your journey in the transport sector?

subClassification: Public Transport & Taxi ServicesPublic Transport & Taxi Services

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Trainee Bus Driver - Women Up Front Program

at Kinetic

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$30.35 per hour

Work with a leading public transport provider
Opportunities for career progression
Competitive salary

Work with a leading public transport provider
Opportunities for career progression
Competitive salary

Thinking about changing lanes in your career, or taking the next step in your journey in the transport sector?

subClassification: Public Transport & Taxi ServicesPublic Transport & Taxi Services

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Class 1 Driver Trainee / Forklift Operator

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland

$25.00 to $27.00 + 8% Holiday Pay

Drive a modern, well-maintained fleet with a strong focus on safety
Join a supportive team with ongoing training, support & development
Monday to Friday working up to 50hrs per week

Drive a modern, well-maintained fleet with a strong focus on safety
Join a supportive team with ongoing training, support & development
Monday to Friday working up to 50hrs per week

Trainee Class 1 Delivery Driver + Forklift Operator/Freight Sorter + Flexible Team Player + 100% NZ Owned & Operated + Living & Full NZ work rights

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Production Management Trainee

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Fast‑track your leadership career with a global brand
Gain hands-on experience across all manufacturing process areas - “farm to fork”
Blend formal training, self-directed study, and on-the-job experiences

Fast‑track your leadership career with a global brand
Gain hands-on experience across all manufacturing process areas - “farm to fork”
Blend formal training, self-directed study, and on-the-job experiences

Ready to turn your degree into real‑world impact? Accelerate your career with McCain's Production Management Trainee Program.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Trainee Miller

at Corson Grain Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Tuakau, Waikato

$25 – $34 per hour

Supportive Site Leadership Team
Entry Level position into Milling
Varied and interesting role with cross-functionality

Supportive Site Leadership Team
Entry Level position into Milling
Varied and interesting role with cross-functionality

Great opportunity to start a career in the food industry

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Graduate Logistics Cadet

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$60,000 – $75,000 per year

Competitive Salary +Training & Development
Wellness Bonus + Free Carpark
Excellent opportunity to learn on the job!

Competitive Salary +Training & Development
Wellness Bonus + Free Carpark
Excellent opportunity to learn on the job!

An opportunity exists for a trainee Operations Manager to join our business based in Mt Wellington.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty two days ago

Class 2-4 Delivery Driver / Class 1 Driver Trainee

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

$26.00 - $30.00 ph depending on experience

Stable, Ongoing Work with Immediate Start Opportunities
Supportive Team & On-the-Job Training
Modern Fleet & Safety-Focused Environment

Stable, Ongoing Work with Immediate Start Opportunities
Supportive Team & On-the-Job Training
Modern Fleet & Safety-Focused Environment

Class 2-4 Delivery Driver / Class 1 Driver Trainee + Flexible Team Player + 100% NZ Owned & Operated + Living & Full NZ work rights

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

22d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Class 2 Delivery Driver

at Matthews Packaging & Hygiene

This is a Full time job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

Great company & team culture!
Make a tangible impact on business performance.
Free lunch provided everyday

Great company & team culture!
Make a tangible impact on business performance.
Free lunch provided everyday

Ready for a new career change in 2026? Apply now!

subClassification: Couriers, Drivers & Postal ServicesCouriers, Drivers & Postal Services

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen hours ago

Cadet Traineeship in Concrete Production

at Higgins Concrete Limited

This is a Full time job

Greerton, Bay of Plenty

Embark on a comprehensive training program to master the three main fields in concrete production.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Transport & Logistics Cadet

at Mackleys Carriers (2008) LTD

This is a Full time job

Bromley, Canterbury

Earn while you learn – structured MITO training + support to gain truck licences
Clear career pathway – real progression from cadet to qualified driver
Supportive team – hands-on mentoring in a down-to-earth environment

Earn while you learn – structured MITO training + support to gain truck licences
Clear career pathway – real progression from cadet to qualified driver
Supportive team – hands-on mentoring in a down-to-earth environment

Kickstart your transport career with paid training, licence support, and real pathways to become a qualified truck driver

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed fifteen days ago