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Great people are the key to a successful business. Our team members are empowered with ability to create the highest degree of operational efficiency and world-class capabilities. That way, we always deliver high performance and build upon our competitive advantage.
At GWF we endeavour to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment. We promote an atmosphere of mutual trust, courtesy, respect and open communication, to ensure the growth of our people and our business.
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Inclusion & Diversity
We believe in the value of an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our diverse customers, consumers, and communities. Inclusion unlocks the power of our diverse teams enabling us to better understand and serve customers, attract top talent, and innovate successfully.
We aim to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace where everyone can be their best. If you are applying for a role and require workplace adjustments, please let us know.
GWF are proud members of Diversity Works New Zealand. GWF’s commitment to inclusivity saw it take out the top honours at the 2021 Diversity Awards NZ, winning the Inclusive Workplace Award for the medium-to-large organisations category as well as winning the Supreme Award.
Why work at GWF?
Want to know what it’s like to work at GWF and the great career opportunities and benefits on offer?
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Meet Mark
Managing Director
Over the last 30 years Mark has lived and worked in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In his career he has worked with many blue chip companies such as Mars, United Biscuits, Huhtamaki, Fonterra and GrainCorp. Originally from a sales and marketing background, Mark has developed into general management and considers every new role a fantastic learning opportunity.
“Leading GWF’s Baking business in NZ offers amazing potential with great brands, a superb operational platform and an incredible team” says Mark.
“One of the things I missed the most when I lived overseas was the great Kiwi pie. There is nothing better than having a cheeky Big Ben XXL Butter Chicken or XXL El Mexicano to satisfy my job well done craving on a Friday afternoon.”
Meet Victoria
General Manager Marketing & Innovation
Victoria has over 15 years of marketing experience of turning categories around and delivering share increases and profit gains within financial services, FMCG and the entertainment industry. Victoria has lead the development of brands such as KPMG, Edmonds, Paul Newman’s Own and TAB with majority of her experience working for Goodman Fielder for nine years on both sides of the Tasman.
Victoria has a Bachelor of Business with Honours and whilst living in Sydney, Victoria was selected for one of 30 spots by the Marketing Academy of Australia from over 300 nominations.
“I love the Ploughmans® Bakery range of products as they have amazing textures and taste delicious. It is so versatile and satisfies the whole family, a loaf doesn’t last long in our house.”
Meet Geoff
General Manager Sales
Geoff began his FMCG career with Unilever in 1996 and advanced through various senior sales positions within the Nestle group, including a 6-year stint as Global Director of Customer and Category Development in the United States.
“My favourite bread is Tip Top® Oatilicious because it tastes great and is packed with nutrients”
Meet Bridget
People and Performance Manager
Bridget has spent the last 20 years helping companies in New Zealand and the United Kingdom source and develop the best talent to build dynamic teams that achieve results. Bridget loves a challenge and has forged an illustrious career across several diverse industries including, health, IT and entertainment and by joining GWF, FMCG. Bridget enjoys the dynamic and fast paced nature of FMCG and the passion the team have, for bringing great products to consumers!
“Bürgen® Ancient Grains is my ‘go-to’ for a great start to the day. I love to top my Bürgen® with either smashed avocado or a couple of perfectly poached eggs. It’s satisfying to know something that tastes so good delivers the energy I need for an active lifestyle.”
Meet Sue
National Health, Safety and Environment Manager
Sue has over 25 years of HSE experience in Manufacturing, Dairy, Electrical Supply and Baking with leading businesses in New Zealand and Australia. Fonterra, Western Power and George Weston Foods. With a background in Occupational Health Sue has also worked as an Occupational Health consultant across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty area.
Sue has a strong commitment to improving Health and Safety for all, through leadership, sharing of knowledge and collaboration, utilising the skills of the shop floor teams to identify and control risks to people at work.
“Bürgen® Soy & Linseed is a delicious seedy bread, which is packed full of flavour. There is nothing more enjoyable for me than having Bürgen® toasted to golden brown perfection, with a generous spreading of butter and smothered in Manuka honey.”