Build your career at Mainfreight
Our people strategy is simple: hire the right people, promote from within and always have the ability to grow with a talented, passionate and intelligent team.
Join our tight-knit family
At Mainfreight we are focused on growing our people in our own unique style. Whether you join us from school, university, or another job, our philosophy is the same: to hire people with the right attitude and passion, then help them develop the skills they need to succeed in our business, lead a team, a branch or a country one day.
The moment you become a member of the Mainfreight family, your career hits overdrive - if you want it to. Anything is possible here because you get to work right alongside the best people and make real-life decisions. We promote from within our own global pool of talent and give you the freedom to go as far as you dare.
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Our unique culture
This is a people business. We don’t have a widget or a gadget, we’re in the service industry. You’re dealing with customers and with people in our own teams, and that comes with some emotional intelligence.
The Three Pillars of Mainfreight
Culture
“Special people, Special company” embodies Mainfreight and its unique culture. We have developed a style of doing business, successful not only in New Zealand, but around the world.
Family
We promote our people from within, and encourage innovative and decisive outlooks. Our team has a flat structure and regards each other as family, like our brothers and sisters.
Philosophy
All decisions that we make are on the basis that we will be here for another 100 years. This view shapes our approach to recruitment and training of team members, customers and supplier relationships.
Latest News
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Market Update | Port Disruption France & Italy
As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to update you on the current port disruption in France & Italy.
Americas Market Update | USA Tariff Increases | Mar 3rd 2024
As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to update you on some important tariff changes being implemented in the United States. These developments may have implications for your shipments. Please click the link more information.
Service Announcement - Cyclone Alfred Impacts Freight Movements
Cyclone Alfred continues to move toward the Queensland coast, bringing heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds. As a result, sea freight has been impacted, and air freight is also experiencing delays. For the safety of our team and operations, all our transport and warehousing branches in Brisbane, Narangba, and the Gold Coast will remain closed today, Thursday, March 6, and tomorrow.
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