Head of Epmo

**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?**:
The Zespri Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) has been established to strengthen the organisational maturity, by facilitating a structured approach to the prioritization of strategic projects, project & resource management, change and process management and associated enterprise data management. The Head of EPMO leads the Organisational Project Management teams, who partner with global teams across territories and functions to develop their ability to manage ongoing improvement to deliver programs for the effective management of enterprise projects.

Core responsibilities of the role will include;
- Drive and manage the project management process and data management, (including portfolio and project management, project framework and monitoring, training and development, change management).
- Make decisions with regards to; methodologies, tools and templates required for the delivery of the services, use of the EPMO OPEX budget, project, resource & change management, identification, assessment & selection of permanent & contracted project management talent & resources.
- Ensure the realisation of improvement projects throughout the organization are in scope, on time and in full within the limitations of available financial and human resources.
- Provide leadership through clear direction and the effective management of the team workload.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement both within the EPMO team, contracted project managers and throughout the organisation.
- Engage and manage key capabilities through the engagement of contingent workforce where necessary.
- Effective management of the EPMO OPEX budget and Capex budget.

**Ko wai koe? Who are you?**:
You will come from a PMO background with experience leading a team of Project Managers. You will also meet the following selection criteria:

- 5+ years project management experience in transformational change
- General Management experience (team management, budget management)
- PMI or Prince2 certification or similar project methodology certifications (e.g. Agile)
- Experience working within international companies, and strong cultural awareness
- Experience with SAP and MicroSoft technology implementations desirable
- Understanding of Financial/Management Accounting desirable
- Understanding of Change Management (Prosci) desirable
- Understanding of Business Process Management and Enterprise Data Management desirable

**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._