Grower Support Services Team Lead

2 weeks ago

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Zespri Full time

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?:

Grower Relations act as the bridge to the kiwifruit growing community - cultivating trusted relationships, engaging on industry issues, and providing insights into and out of Zespri.

Within this, Zespri's Grower Support Services Team is the first point of contact for general inquiries for a broad range of stakeholders (e.g. grower, shareholder, postharvest, contractors).

The team purpose is to create a personalised, professional service to our Growers and Industry by providing value and making a difference through every engagement we hold.


The Grower Support Services Team Lead purpose is to set the framework and lead the team to foster strong connections between Zespri and the kiwifruit growing community to create a two-way dialogue that supports growers and meets the needs of Zespri.

Key responsibilities will include;

  • Establish and maintain the role of the Grower Support Services team to be the front door for Zespri's connection to the Kiwifruit growing community
  • Receive and manage queries through to resolution and deliver a high standard of service
  • Lead the front line interface of grower administration processes
  • Lead the establishment of training processes to build team capability
  • Effective people leadership to establish a positive and constructive team culture

Ko wai koe? Who are you?:
You will have strong customer service experience with a "can do" attitude and meet the following selection criteria:

  • Experience working in customer service is essential
  • 23 years' experience leading a team is preferred
  • Relevant industry experience and broad industry knowledge is highly regarded Highly Developed computer skills in the areas of Word, Excel, SAP, CRM packages, SharePoint and other admin support software tools
    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

Agency:

  • Where Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfil a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies. We respectfully ask that you do not contact Zespri or any of its affiliates/employees regarding vacancies, and reserve the right not to reply._
  • Zespri will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes._

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