Employment Opportunities at Xact

WHY CHOOSE XACT? 

Xact is proud to be able to offer  employees an innovative and exciting workplace.  With a team of just over 30 Xact has a supportive and laughter-filled environment where everyone's potential as individuals is maximised and developed into successful teams.

As well as full time staff Xact also takes on university students on a part time basis allowing them to put the theory they learn at university into practice. The students help to keep Xact up to date with changes in their particular fields, and Xact provides the real life experience you don't get at a learning institution. It's a win-win situation for both! 

                     University theory   +   Work Experience at Xact   =  SUCCESS!

Not only does Xact give university students practical experience but they also operate an apprentice scheme for those wanting to get into the printing industry.  Xact has one current apprentice, Justin Luisi and another, Rory Hyslop, who has just completed his apprenticeship.  

To join our team at Xact or to find out more about what we can offer you simply contact Hazel (hazelj@xactlabels.co.nz ). We look forward to hearing from you!

 

XCELLENT INTERNS AT XACT

Xact’s strong focus on innovation and quality led to the employment of a marketing student - Grace Zhao from the University of Auckland.  Grace was employed on a part time basis while she completed her degree majoring in Marketing.

This arrangement proved to be beneficial for both Xact and Grace. Xact gained the fresh new ideas of a recent graduate whilst Grace was given the opportunity to put into practice all the theory she had learnt from University.

 After providing Xact with a marketing plan which she put into action, Grace graduated and moved on to work full time at an IT company where she was responsible for marketing and sales.  Having proved herself in this role Grace headed over to Europe in search of a bigger challenge…and she found it!

Grace is now working as a sales and marketing executive in central London for a newly set up Business Incubator, she is having the time of her life in a job she loves and believes that Xact gave her the skills she needed to help further her career.

Shu-Han Sophia Chen, a Masters student also in Marketing from the University of Auckland, followed in Grace’s footsteps and took over the marketing position at Xact when Grace left.  Like Grace, Sophia was given the chance to put the theory into practice whilst at Xact.

 During her time at Xact Sophia worked very closely with the management team to bring new developments in the marketing industry to the organisation. In doing this she used her excellent marketing skills to further develop and implement the marketing program initially set up by Grace.

Sophia completed her Masters Degree by handing in her research thesis in December 2005.  After graduating Sophia joined New Zealand Steel Ltd as a full time Marketing Analyst where she is currently enjoying the challenges and opportunities of working in a larger company’s Marketing Department.  New Zealand Steel Ltd can expect great things from Sophia!

 After Sophia’s departure Xact decided to shake things up a bit and employed both a Marketing student,and a Research and Development student to continue the company’s marketing program.

 Darren Alvares, an Engineering student took on the role of Research and Development while Shameem Mussa, a Law and Commerce student continued the Marketing program.

 Darren has now finished his Engineering degree and is completing his Masters Degree.  His experience at Xact has been both challenging and rewarding.  During his time he developed many R&D initiatives including developing a series of specialised brochures that have proved to be a invaluable tool to both the sales and marketing team.   

Once again, Xact decided to try something a little different after Darren left and employed a Design Student.  Joseph Nelson, a final year Bachelor of Design student from Massey University joined the team at Xact and his excellent design skills were put to use in both Sales and Marketing.

Like Darren, Shameem also completed her University studies at the end of 2007.  She will be admitted to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor in July 2008.  After this, inspired by Grace, Shameem is heading to the UK on her OE.  Shameem has learnt a phenomenal amount at Xact and knows the experience gained will no doubt provide a kick start to her career - whether in Marketing or Law.  

Samantha Almeida took over the Marketing from Shameem.  Sam completed conjoint Science and Commerce degree at the University of Auckland in 2008 and like Grace and Shameem, armed with her experience at Xact Samantha also headed to the UK to work.

Courtney McConnochie is the current Xact intern. She is in her fourth year of a conjoint commerce and science degree, due to graduate in 2010. Xact are confident that Courtney will prove to be another invaluable part of the Xact team.

Xact wishes all the very best to Grace, Sophia, Darren, Shameem and Samantha. They have done extremely well for themselves and their Xact family is very proud of them!

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