Suntory Oceania

Why Suntory Oceania? | He aha a Suntory Oceania

Here at Suntory Oceania, we’re creating the next generation of beverages, powered by cutting‑edge manufacturing, bold innovation, and a portfolio of iconic global brands—from premium Japanese whisky to energy drinks, RTDs, coffee, water and juice.

By bringing together the strength of Suntory’s non‑alcohol and premium spirits businesses into one integrated ANZ operation, we’ve become the fourth‑largest beverage group in the region—and a magnet for talent like you who want to help shape the future.

Craft your future | Hangaia to heke mai

We’re looking for our next Supply Chain Graduate to join us at our modernising Wiri site, Manukau and take part in a transformative two‑year rotational programme.

The Technical Graduate Program offers a unique opportunity to build strong technical, operational, and leadership foundations through hands‑on learning across key manufacturing areas. You’ll gain exposure to real production environments, develop practical skills, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and broaden your understanding of the business through cross‑functional experiences.

It’s an ideal pathway for graduates who want to accelerate their growth, take on meaningful challenges, and develop into future technical leaders.

• Begin your journey with site induction, onboarding, and building strong foundations in Operational Excellence and plant operations.
• Rotate through core Supply Chain functions—including Procurement, Logistics, and Quality—to build end‑to‑end understanding of our operations.
• Step into a Team Leader rotation where you’ll take on real responsibility and lead the start of your own Kaizen improvement project.
• Deliver a full Kaizen project from concept to completion, driving meaningful change within the business.
• Strengthen your capability through DOJO training and hands‑on exposure across multiple supply chain environments.
• Broaden your commercial and leadership skills through management fundamentals, cross‑functional learning, and business immersion.
• Gain real‑world industry exposure through site tours, supplier visits, and engagement with teams across the wider business.

About you | Nō hea koe

You enjoy problem-solving, being curious, adaptable, showing an eagerness to learn and approaching challenges with a positive mindset. You thrive in a close-knit team within a global organisation, where you can work autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional internal teams.

• Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork capability.
• A hands‑on, positive, and proactive approach—comfortable working with operators and leaders alike.
• Initiative, curiosity, and the ability to solve problems in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Flexibility and adaptability to make the most of each rotation.

Graduating with a degree in Engineering (Mechanical and Electical, Engineering Science, Megatronics Engineering or a related field is a must.

A lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values and your ability to utilise your unique skills and experience.

What’s in it for you? I He aha te mea e whiwhi ai koe?  

• A Suntory Day – enjoy your birthday by taking a day off on us!
• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world 
• Quarterly product discounts and allowances
• Flexible working – work the way that suits you
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave to give you more time to recharge
• SunnyStars – get recognised for your hard work with our recognition programme.

Our DEI Commitment 

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavour to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.

Apply Now! | Me Tono Ināianei!