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Innovation Leader
3 months ago
**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 purpose of this role is to work with colleagues, research providers, and the kiwifruit industry to grow long-term value for the industry and the brand. The Innovation Leader develops and manages a portfolio of projects designed to help growers on orchard to improve environmental and social outcomes, including nutrient and water input management to build a more sustainable resilient production base. This is a 6 month fixed term contract.
This role reports to the Innovation Manager Sustainable Orchard Productivity and is accountable for delivering initiatives targeted at improving the sustainability of kiwifruit production in New Zealand and other key production regions. You will work closely with the Innovation, Extension and Sustainability teams to help drive a science-led sustainability strategy. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop research strategies for environmental sustainability in kiwifruit orchards
- Develop and manage the orchard environmental sustainability portfolio (this includes management of the Industry Water Strategy Research Strategy)
- Conduct Research Program and Project development and lead individual projects through end-to-end innovation process
- Manage projects, including liaison and co-ordination of technical working groups, maintaining relationships with research partners, monitoring milestone completions and report production
- Run and/or participate in Water Strategy Research and Extension Group and other technical ideation and project review workshops
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including growers, suppliers, consultants, industry groups and research providers, with active engagement and a co-creation approach on key topics
**Ko wai koe? Who are you?**:
You will have at least 2 years’ experience in related roles, preferably within a business environment, science management, commercial innovation. You will also meet the following selection criteria:
- A science tertiary qualification, preferably reflecting knowledge in ag/horticulture and/or environmental sustainability
- Experience in managing research programs, with strong technical knowledge and skills in improving the sustainability of primary industries.
- Functional experience in sustainability, preferably within the ag/horticulture context.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Strong relating and networking abilities, building long term relationships across a broad range of stakeholders including scientists and growers.
- Growth mindset with personal flexibility and the capacity for driving or responding to change, dealing with ambiguity, and adapting to suit different circumstances / cultures, working across time-zones etc.
**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.
- 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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