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Kraft Heinz Company

4.2
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Kraft Heinz Company Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Retail & Consumer Goods

What it does: Makes life delicious
Staff stats: 36,000+ globally
Hiring grads with degrees in Engineering, Mathmatics, IT & Computer Sciences; Finance, Accounting, Economics & Business  Administration; Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences; Sciences; Manufacturing; Operations; Supply-Chain; Engineering; Marketing

Position Locations:

We offer two graduate programs across Australia and New Zealand

Generalist Graduate Program

  • Melbourne

Manufacturing Graduate Program

  • Brisbane (Northgate)
  • Sydney (Seven Hills)

The Kraft Heinz story

In 2015, our company merged with Kraft Foods Group and Heinz. The power of these two companies coming together created a food industry leviathan with a commanding grip on the beverage, convenience food, dairy food, and snack food industries. Today, Kraft Heinz is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio of iconic and emerging brands. We have offices and sites in over forty countries, and our employees are innovators thinkers and committed to making life delicious.

The culture & vibe of the place

At Kraft Heinz, our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality contributes to a better future and we continue to create a culture in which people are free to be themselves. To get an inside peek into the culture at Kraft Heinz, read the ‘Day in the life of’ article below.

Along with the perfect blend of in-office and remote work, Kraft Heinz has a hybrid work model, allowing employees to choose their adventure. With a workforce that is diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender identity, and age, Kraft Heinz values inclusivity and diversity, which is reflected in its hiring practices and office policies.

Kraft Heinz has recently been recognised in Australia as a Skilled Workplace for Mental Health First Aid. This achievement demonstrates Kraft Heinz's clear, committed action to ensure our work provides an environment that protects and enhances our employees' mental health.

Kraft Heinz Products

Social contribution

'We Do the Right Thing' is one of Kraft Heinz's leading core values. This applies to every decision they make, as well as their environmental and social responsibilities as one of the largest food and beverage manufacturing companies.

Our Vision is To Sustainably Grow by Delighting More Consumers Globally ensuring that they are committed to responsible, sustainable practices in all aspects of our business. The Kraft Heinz ESG (environmental & social governance) strategy prioritizes the issues that are most important to the company's business and stakeholders, focusing on the most impactful areas:

  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Healthy Living & community support

Recruitment Process

Kraft Heinz continues to build a global team of food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers. Would you like to join us at the table? All undergraduate and postgraduates’ students are encouraged to apply.

Key dates of the recruitment process below:

Timeline Key Dates
Applications open 6th of March
Applications closed 18th of April
Pymetrics & Video Interview 21st April – 30th April
Video Interview Review (HR) 1st May – 5th May
Assessment Centre 8th May – 12th May
ELT Panel 22nd May – 25th May 
Offers sent out 25th May 

Diversity and inclusion are recognized at Kraft Heinz, and we believe that bringing together a diverse range of thoughts, perspectives, and expression is critical to creating a work environment that is fitted to all. So, if this opportunity excites you and you believe you have skills and experience that can add value (even if they are not specified), please apply!

Kraft Heinz wants you to be at ease during the hiring process, so please let them know what pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you require.

Remuneration & Career Growth

Remuneration

Roles in our Graduate Program can expect to earn a base salary that is equal to or higher than the industry average, as well as access to discretionary bonuses or a profit-sharing scheme (if not immediately, then later in your career) - Okay, let's get to the good stuff! As one of the Kraft Heinz lucky grads, you will receive a variety of soft benefits to make your life more delicious:

  • Company discounts
  • Gym memberships
  • Wellbeing – healthcare, onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars.
  • Regular social events and gatherings (food trucks, lunches, coffee carts)
  • Hybrid Working

We are believers in big dreams, crazy goals, and being a go-getter – so if you're up for a fast-paced challenge, you'll enjoy being a part of the Kraft Heinz team!

Career prospects & international travel

Last year, our lucky graduates took a trip to London, England, to meet with our business leaders. 

We offer a 12-month fast track program, placing our graduates into a role that will provide them with exposure to all business functions. Graduates will have the ability to take on real business projects as well as the chance to work with other Trainees across the international zone. At the conclusion of the program, all our graduates are offered a permanent position that fits their skillset and experience.

We are believers in big dreams, crazy goals, and being a go-getter! If you're up for a fast-paced challenge, you'll enjoy being a part of the Kraft Heinz team.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.2
Overall score based on 9 reviews
They Score Best in…
9.0
Career Prospects
8.4
Satisfaction
8.5
Management
8.7
Office Work Environment
9.0
Career Prospects
8.4
Satisfaction
8.5
Management
8.7
Office Work Environment
What Graduates Say About Them
  • International relations, cross-functional collaboration & vertical movement across functions.
  • Great company culture of challenging yourself, others and the company. Lots of opportunities to try new things and learn
  • The graduate program provides you a wonderful opportunity to grow and progress within your career.
  • Company is going through some systematic change which can make some processes slow and difficult
  • Expectations to deliver are high
  • I have only been with the company for less than 2 months at the time of this review, however, it appears that the company operates on a very lean structure which may lead to higher workloads.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Melbourne (VIC), Seven Hills (NSW), Northgate (QLD)
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
M
Medical & Health Sciences
P
Property & Built Environment
S
Sciences
T
Teaching & Education
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job

Melbourne
Our International Graduate Program is designed for top talent who seek a culture that is built on meritocracy, ambition, hard-work and passion.
Applications Close
19 Apr 2024
Start Date
20 Jan 2025
Salary
AUD 65,000 - 80,000 / Year

10% Performance Based Bonus on top of Base Salary

Graduate Job

Brisbane & Sydney
Kraft Heinz is seeking engineering graduates wanting a career in Manufacturing!
Applications Close
19 Apr 2024
Start Date
20 Jan 2025
Salary
AUD 65,000 - 75,000 / Year

10% Performance Based Bonus on top of base salary

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
My favourite aspect of the job is that I play a key role in determining our go-to market strategy for a team of 40 sales representatives across Australia.

Calvin Lee

  • Graduate stories
My favourite aspect of the job is that I play a key role in determining our go-to market strategy for a team of 40 sales representatives across Australia.

Calvin Lee

  • Graduate stories
My favourite aspect of the job is that I play a key role in determining our go-to market strategy for a team of 40 sales representatives across Australia.

Calvin Lee

  • Graduate stories
My favourite aspect of the job is that I play a key role in determining our go-to market strategy for a team of 40 sales representatives across Australia.

Calvin Lee

A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Sara Long

Sara Long graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Management) from Monash University in 2020 and is now working as a Foodservice Marketing Graduate at Kraft Heinz.
  • Day in the life

Sara Long

Sara Long graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Management) from Monash University in 2020 and is now working as a Foodservice Marketing Graduate at Kraft Heinz.
  • Day in the life

Leeyarna Kanniappan

Leeyarna Kanniappan graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and Bachelor of Science (Physiology) from Monash University in 2019 and is now working as a Field Sales Graduate at Kraft Heinz.
  • Day in the life

Leeyarna Kanniappan

Leeyarna Kanniappan graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and Bachelor of Science (Physiology) from Monash University in 2019 and is now working as a Field Sales Graduate at Kraft Heinz.
  • Day in the life

Sara Long

Sara Long graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Management) from Monash University in 2020 and is now working as a Foodservice Marketing Graduate at Kraft Heinz.
  • Day in the life

Sara Long

Sara Long graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Management) from Monash University in 2020 and is now working as a Foodservice Marketing Graduate at Kraft Heinz.
  • Day in the life

Leeyarna Kanniappan

Leeyarna Kanniappan graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and Bachelor of Science (Physiology) from Monash University in 2019 and is now working as a Field Sales Graduate at Kraft Heinz.
  • Day in the life

Leeyarna Kanniappan

Leeyarna Kanniappan graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and Bachelor of Science (Physiology) from Monash University in 2019 and is now working as a Field Sales Graduate at Kraft Heinz.

Videos


Day in the Life

Come spend the day with a Kraft Heinz grad!

International Management Trainee Program

Take a glimpse into our Kraft Heinz graduate program.

Day in the Life

Come spend the day with a Kraft Heinz grad!

International Management Trainee Program

Take a glimpse into our Kraft Heinz graduate program.

Advice


Kraft Heinz Office Tour at 2 Southbank Boulevard

Take a sneak peek inside Kraft Heinz Company's Melbourne office!

Top tips for graduates applying at Kraft Heinz Company

You’d be hard-pressed to find a graduate who hasn’t heard of Heinz or Kraft Foods Group.

Kraft Heinz Office Tour at 2 Southbank Boulevard

Take a sneak peek inside Kraft Heinz Company's Melbourne office!

Top tips for graduates applying at Kraft Heinz Company

You’d be hard-pressed to find a graduate who hasn’t heard of Heinz or Kraft Foods Group.