Seven hundred people have joined the McDonald’s crew following the chain’s first ever New Zealand National Hiring Day last Saturday, with a further 2000 people expressing interest.
More applicants are currently being processed, so the initial number of new hires is expected to be closer to 1,000 as a result.
Restaurants in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch had the highest turn out but smaller regions such as Tauranga, Blenheim, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Te Awamutu and Whangarei all had applicants in double figures.
Macca’s 170 restaurants across New Zealand collectively opened their doors for on the spot hires and applications to employ new staff on September 24.
The day provided Kiwi’s with the opportunity to walk in and interview in restaurants across the country and be hired on the spot.
McDonald’s New Zealand currently employs more than 11,000 staff, making it one of the country’s largest employers and invests more than $7 million on training crew and managers every year.
In partnership with franchisees, McDonald’s says it plays an important role as a key employer and economic contributor to local communities across the country.
In a buoyant job market, job hunters are looking for employers that offer more than just wages and McDonald’s says it is ‘looking to employ people of all ages and experience levels, offering a supportive working environment, outstanding training and development opportunities, and the flexibility to suit all circumstances.’
“We are proud to provide essential job opportunities for Kiwi’s right now, as part of this year’s recruitment drive,” says Kylie Freeland, MD New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
“So many of our people have started their careers with McDonald’s on the restaurant floor and gone on to become restaurant managers, franchisees and senior leaders at our national head office.”
McDonald’s offers staff the opportunity to gain NZQA recognised certifications in the business, retail, food service and hospitality sectors. This includes a range of scholarships and tailored training programmes for high performing restaurant staff, to help build their professional skills and career opportunities both within McDonald’s and other industries.
“By supporting the professional development of our people, we know we can help make a genuine positive contribution to the local areas we operate in and provide workplace skills applicable to any career.
“Whether you are looking for your first job, interested in a career in management, want to sharpen your barista skills, or simply pick up some casual work, we would love to hear from you.”
Full-time, part-time and casual roles are available for people of all ages and experience levels, with McDonald’s committed to providing employees with the flexibility to work the days and times to suit their lifestyle.
