Plant Variety Rights Auditor

2 weeks ago

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Zespri Full time

Kō wai mātou? 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?:

We are looking for a motivated self-starter to join our Grower Commercial Services team, playing a vital role in safeguarding our valuable SunGold and RubyRed kiwifruit varieties.

Through meticulous field audits, you'll ensure the protection of our Plant Variety Rights (PVR), essential for maintaining our premium market position and sustaining healthy returns for our growers.

With approximately 10,600 hectares under our PVR umbrella, representing nearly $4 billion in intellectual property, your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will be instrumental.

While familiarity with the horticultural industry is advantageous, it's not a prerequisite.

A reasonable amount of travel to kiwifruit growing regions in New Zealand is required.

Your key duties will include:

  • Undertake full investigation and enforcement of PVR protection through onorchard visits and providing comprehensive documented, auditable and substantiated supporting material from the visits.
  • Management of the relationship between Zespri and its key stakeholders in the communication and protection of PVR's.
  • Assisting the Licensing and New Cultivar Teams with PVR protection and precommercial trials activities
  • Management, planning and reporting observations of field PVR audits to the PVR Team Lead and the Licensing team.
  • Implementing an audit programme for all growers that are party to the agreements for plant propagation with Zespri.
  • Undertake any other adhoc industry related compliance or PVR investigation.
  • Provide PVR education to growers and industry stakeholders in conjunction with the critical enforcement role.
  • Ongoing support to the Zespri Industry Compliance Team including enforcement and investigation support particularly in relation to labour exploitation and highrisk noncompliance concerns.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?:
To be successful in this role, you will meet the following selection criteria:

  • Field background in the horticultural/agricultural industry is highly regarded.
  • Strong investigative and analytical abilities.
  • Confident with conflict resolution.
  • Operates with integrity and patience.
  • Is able to work well under pressure with a particular reference to seasonal highs.
  • Ability to provide a mature outlook in difficult situations, with the ability to seek others' opinions and deliver the best outcome for growers and Zespri
  • Previous auditing, relationship management experience desirable.
  • Available to travel, with a full NZ Drivers Licence.
  • Welldeveloped computer skills: Word, Power Point, Outlook.

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.

  • Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity
  • FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
  • Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
  • Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time).
  • Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
  • Group Medical Insurance benefits.
  • Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.
  • Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit

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