Madeline WallworkDiscover Graduate, Engagement Specialist

Enterprise Engagement

Discover Graduate Programme

Vodafone Power to you

“I love that tomorrow will bring new challenges - you’re never quite sure of what you will be working on next and that is just so exciting.”

What has been your biggest achievement at Vodafone?

Working on the project team that delivered the official opening of Vodafone’s new

Christchurch building, InnoV8.

What is your favourite part of working at Vodafone?

No two days are quite the same at Vodafone. The pace of work is fast, you’re never quite sure of what you will be working on next and that is so exciting.

When are you at your best? I’m at my best in a supportive environment

where I’m given real responsibility, and trusted to deliver genuine results.

What is the reason you joined Vodafone as a graduate?

I wanted a taste of different career pathways, which is why the Discover Program appealed to me.

What advice do you have for other graduates applying for a graduate position?

Get stuck into the application process. Be confident about what you can offer, not only what they can offer you.

What opportunities have you had while at Vodafone?

There are opportunities anywhere you want them at Vodafone - from courses to volunteering, if there is something that you want to do, Vodafone can probably help you to do it.

Who at Vodafone inspired you? Malia from the customer care team presented to us during our induction. I found her passion and

commitment truly inspiring. The Enterprise Engagement team have also been fantastic, I can’t

believe how much I’ve learnt from them all.

Where do you see your career in five years?In five years I’d love to be in a more senior

segment or brand role, working flexibly at our incredible Auckland Campus.

Kathy Luo Agile Developer, Tech AD&D -

Digital Development & Delivery

Discover Graduate Programme

Vodafone Power to you

“When you’re learning from and being encouraged by the most talented people in the business,

you want to give your absolute best.”

What has been your biggest achievement at Vodafone?

Winning the World of Difference Business Unit Challenge last year. I helped my business unit to run

events that raised the most amount of money for our chosen charity. Victory was made sweeter by knowing

that my efforts went towards a great cause!

What is your favourite part of working at Vodafone?

I love how people never hesitate to take time from their busy schedules to help me learn new things, which makes me feel like my learning is a priority.

What is the reason you joined Vodafone as a graduate?

Vodafone is really unique in that we have business and technology teams working under the same roof.

I felt like this kind of environment would allow me to develop a wider range of skills.

What opportunities have you had while at Vodafone

I’ve had roles in Direct Sales which was customer facing, HR where I helped run the graduate recruitment

campaign, and now Technology where I am working on the redesign of the Vodafone website.

What advice do you have for other graduates applying

for a graduate position?Be yourself! You want to be a good fit for the company,

also for the company to be a good fit for you.

Who are some of the people at Vodafone who have inspired you?

My previous manager was so enthusiastic, energetic and hardworking. She balanced being a career woman and a mum so well, and you can tell it’s a real passion

for what she is doing that keeps her going.

Where do you see your career in five years.

I’d like to be a people leader, and maybe even working with Vodafone overseas.

Ryan King Discover Graduate, Consumer – New Ventures and Partnerships

Discover Graduate Programme

Vodafone Power to you

“There’s something very cool about working in a team that is all about coming up with innovations

to shape the world we live in.”

What has been your biggest achievement at Vodafone?My biggest achievement at Vodafone

to date has been getting Manurewa High School’s Kapahaka group to perform at lunchtime for our Matariki celebrations.

What is your favourite part of working at Vodafone?

It’s really exciting to look into the kind of technology that will change the way we live and do things.

When are you at your best?I’m at my best when I’m at work. I work on a

range of projects, and I’m learning a huge amount through our “Vodafone Learning Academy”.

What advice do you have for other graduates applying

for a graduate positionKeep an open mind. You never know where the

next game-changing idea is going to come from.

What is the reason you joined Vodafone as a graduate?

I’ve always loved innovation and entrepreneurship, and Vodafone’s size means I get to carry on my

passion in a truly global organisation.

What opportunities have you had while at Vodafone

I have been involved in some amazing brainstorming sessions where diverse ideas and innovative concepts

have come up that will change the way we live our lives.

Thinking of some of the people at Vodafone, who has inspired you?

Like me, CEO Russell Stanners is a kid from South Auckland. It’s phenomenally inspiring for me to see someone from the same place

leading a company like Vodafone NZ.

Where do you see your career in five years.

In five years’ time I see myself as part of a team that is bringing innovative ideas to life that

really change the world and how we live in it.