McDonald’s restaurants across the country will be opening their doors for Macca’s Careers Day next Friday, October 27.

The fast food giant’s National Hiring Day proved to be very successful last year with more than 3500 job hunters choosing to drop in to their local Macca’s in search of employment.

It’s such a great chance for people to explore potential jobs at McDonald’s simply by visiting their local restaurant where managers, team members and part time staff will be on hand to talk about upcoming employment.

This year’s focus is on emphasising the advantages of both part-time and full-time employment as a restaurant crew member, the opportunity to become a future restaurant manager, being part of the corporate team or becoming a franchisee, according to McDonald’s managing director of NZ and Pacific Islands, Kylie Freeland.

“Macca’s offers great benefits for part-time employment including the ability to work flexible shifts, such as overnight or during school hours with the added opportunity to learn a wide range of skills.”

Macca’s is also renowned for their world-class training pathways, accredited qualifications, and the potential for future managerial positions, says Kylie.

“Over the past five years, more than 10,000 people have benefited from McDonald’s comprehensive training programs with the company being recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading organisations when it comes to management training and scholarship opportunities.”

Kylie is a strong advocate for the value of career training and development at McDonald’s. Her remarkable 27-year career at the company is a testament to the company’s support for team members’ personal and professional growth.

She began her journey in Brisbane, where she started as a cook in the kitchen. However, her engaging personality and ability to connect with customers quickly led her to excel at hosting birthday parties for kids.

Her hard work paid off when she was offered the opportunity to become a restaurant manager, marking the beginning of her upward trajectory within the company. From overseeing operations for all McDonald’s stores in Queensland to managing the supply chain network across Australia and NZ, Kylie’s career continued to flourish. In 2022, she assumed the role of managing director in NZ.

Kylie acknowledges McDonald’s invaluable support system throughout her professional journey.

“McDonald’s has always supported professional growth, encouraging promotion and support in the early days of my career to sponsoring my master’s degree in business and providing countless opportunities to expand my knowledge and expertise,” says Kylie.

Look across Aotearoa at McDonald’s in-house teams – restaurant manager, operations manager, and franchise owners – and there’s clear evidence of McDonald’s commitment to fostering talent, promoting growth and nurturing employees, says Kylie.

“So many of our people have started their careers with McDonald’s on the restaurant floor and moved on to become restaurant managers, franchisees, and senior leaders at our national head office. I’d encourage anyone who is looking for work – full-time or part-time to visit your local McDonald’s this Careers Day and have a chat with one of our many dedicated teams.”

Macca’s Careers Day is being held on Friday, October 27, from 12 noon-5pm, at McDonald’s restaurants across New Zealand.