Jake Terrell has always wanted to be in the transportation industry, it is in his blood. Now thanks to hard work, taking the initiative and completing MITO’s ShiftUp® micro-credential while at school, he is more than on his way there.
road transport industry
The road transport industry keeps New Zealand moving, delivering goods and services across the country.
With a high demand for skilled drivers, logistics experts, and fleet managers, this industry offers strong job security and career progression.
Ready to hit the road to a rewarding career?
career opportunities
Some potential career options include:
- Goods transporter/distributor (movement and delivery of freight, including route planning, managing fleets, and adhering to laws and regulations)
- Warehousing (loading and moving goods, managing stock, and ensuring goods are stored correctly)
- Driver trainer (teach new drivers how to operate vehicles safely, focusing on both practical skills and understanding of traffic laws and regulations)
- Fleet manager (manage a company's vehicle fleet, overseeing vehicle maintenance, driver management, route planning, and fuel management).
ShiftUp—School Micro-credential programme
If you're still a student, ask your school about ShiftUp®, MITO's secondary school programme for the road transport industry.
ShiftUp offers students the opportunity to work one day a week around big rig trucks, earn micro-credentials approved by NZQA, and credits towards NCEA.
You will learn about vehicle components, risk reduction, and responses to any driving hazards.
Finding a job
Traineeships are training done on-the-job, so you can earn while you learn and kick off your career without student loan debt!
Once you leave school, you can start a traineeship, but you'll need to find a job in the industry first.
on the job stories
Gisborne Girls’ High School Year 11 students Mellissa Down-Campbell and Trista Bailey were MITO’s first ShiftUp enrolments.
Pacific Haulage Ltd knows the importance of investing in their people. That’s why they’ve enrolled 19 drivers into MITO’s log transport training programme.