Certification Advisor

**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?**:
The Certification Advisor assists the Industry Assurance Programmes Manager and team to maintain and develop the Zespri G.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practice) system, to ensure it continues to meet customers’ and Zespri’s requirements. In particular, you will be responsible for the day to day management of the system, ensuring that documentation is completed and published in a timely manner, growers enquiries are answered and certification details and records are complete, correct and readily available when required.

Your key accountabilities will be:

- Support the day to day operation of the Zespri G.A.P., Organic and other related programmes.
- Respond to growers and post-harvest queries and provide accurate and timely information related to the Global G.A.P. and Organic Certification Programmes.
- Assist with the development and delivery of G.A.P. related training programmes for G.A.P. inspectors, G.A.P. system owners and postharvest managers.
- Review and develop quality systems documentation for the Global G.A.P. and Organic certification programmes.
- Co-ordinate and oversee the internal audit and consistency programme for Global G.A.P. and Organic Certification programmes.
- Participate in and follow up on external audits for the Global G.A.P. and Organic Certification programmes.
- Operational execution and administrative tasks, including ensuring best practice record keeping and documentation.

**Ko wai koe? Who are you?**:

- A tertiary qualification in Horticulture, Food or Science related disciplines, or relevant experience is desirable.
- Exposure to and good understanding of primary production, preferably the kiwifruit industry.
- Understanding of Good Agricultural Practice, the Global G.A.P. Standard and the principles of ethical and social responsibility.
- Experience in working with international standards and managing systems in a certification environment.
- Understanding of auditing principals and certification systems.
- Highly developed computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, SAP).

**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._