Ko wai matou? Who are we?
Zespri is more than simply the world’s single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand’s best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.
He aha te mahi? What’s the role?
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Executive Officer, Grower and Industry Engagement is a senior leadership role within the end-to-end supply chain which links the grower-facing activities of Zespri, through to the distribution of fruit to the end customer in-market.
The Executive Officer, Grower and Industry Engagement contributes to this through the leadership team and will provide leadership excellence to the Grower and Industry Engagement portfolio. The Executive Officer (EO) is responsible for being the outright senior leader for the Grower and Industry Engagement for Zespri, which includes the performance of grower engagement activities, the delivery of strategic initiatives in relation to our Growers and the Industry, and being the leader of the activities for any initiatives/issues which are critical to grower sentiment or grower behavior and outcomes. They will play a pivotal role in leading the strategy for building a sustainable kiwifruit industry leveraging impactful collaboration across the industry and providing strategic thought leadership and delivery of outcomes.
Key Accountabilities:
Ko wai koe? Who are you?
To be successful in this role, we are looking for an experienced Leader who possesses a deep knowledge of the kiwifruit industry, its heritage, its leaders and what motivates it with respects to leading industry wide change through strategic initiatives. We are also looking for:
He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?
Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 900+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.
Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications close 2 July 2023.
At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process. You can reach out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at [email protected] to have a chat to someone directly.
Duties Our client needs an experienced Level 1 Helpdesk Support Analystto join their team and assist with a range of...
Apply For This JobFirstly, a Bit About Us Our people manage New Zealand’s 30 million square kms of airspace, providing air traffic control,...
Apply For This JobRole Summary: We have a need for a full time Sr. Vehicle Certification Technician (Connected Car division) to support New...
Apply For This JobAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues...
Apply For This JobAre you a journalist looking for a new challenge? If so, we’ve got just the job for you! NZME is...
Apply For This Jobbr{display:none;}.css-58vpdc ul > li{margin-left:0;}.css-58vpdc li{padding:0;}]]> Company Description The Warehouse is the brand that began it all. Founded in 1982 by...
Apply For This Job