Fuel your Retail career with Z!

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Learn the ropes from New Zealand’s famous service experts – you’ll be looking after customers, looking after cars, and looking after yourself by gaining skills that can get you on the road to an exciting career in retail.  

The Z Energy Certificate is a Gateway Programme that gives students a great opportunity to gain both valuable work experience plus NZQA credits that can be used towards a nationally recognised New Zealand Certificate in Retail.

They’ll be supported and learn important skills in line with industry standards including: customer service; health and safety; effective communication; personal presentation; product knowledge and teamwork.

A career in retail offers loads of possibilities, from customer care and sales and marketing through to management.

How it works

Selected students will receive a work experience placement within a Z site and will be supported by a Z Coach and a ServiceIQ Coordinator who liaise with store management to make sure they get an all-round understanding of the world of Z. Students will receive learning resources and e-learning logins to the Z Academy.

A clear development plan will be set and their work experience will be assessed in-store and through the Coordinator who also keeps the school up to date with progress.

Benefits for students

• Get an introduction to an exciting career within retail.

• Gain credits towards a nationally recognised qualification.

• Get real experience in a real workplace.

• Enjoy the camaraderie from working as part of a team.

• Learn great industry skills and knowledge essential for a retail career.

• Learn valuable life skills in a supportive environment.