Technical Specialist

**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?**:
As a Technical Specialist - G.A.P, you will lead the development and implementation of Zespri G.A.P standards, ensuring our kiwifruit production aligns with the GLOBAL.G.A.P framework. Your expertise will guide our supply chain in adhering to top-notch agricultural practices, supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Implement Standards: Create and maintain policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines for on-orchard production.
- Technical Support: Provide technical advice on GLOBAL.G.A.P standards, GRASP, and other relevant G.A.P requirements.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Market Access and cross-functional teams to integrate new customer and regulatory requirements.
- Champion Sustainability: Lead working groups to consider economic, social, and environmental impacts of Zespri policies.
- Resource Development: Partner with GET to develop guidelines, tools, and resources for growers to enhance their understanding and implementation of G.A.P.
- Audit Representation: Represent Zespri in internal and external audit programs for G.A.P, organics, and environmental initiatives.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process excellence and best practice documentation within the Quality Systems team.
- Training and Communication: Develop training materials and draft communications to facilitate knowledge transfer and implementation of G.A.P standards.

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

- Qualifications and/or technical experience in agricultural, food, environmental or biological sciences or similar.
- A high level of experience and understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. including GRASP requirements.
- A base of primary production and environmental management, preferably the horticulture sector.
- Experience in the development of national standards and supporting systems in a food production or horticultural environment.
- Experience in providing technical advice around Good Management/Growing Practice, Resource Management, Environmental Management and/or other production systems.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.

**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 850+ 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