Fruit Monitoring Technician

5 days ago

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Zespri Full time

**Date**:7 Nov 2024

**Location**: Mount Maunganui, NZ

**Company**:Zespri Group Limited

**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?**:
We are recruiting Fruit Monitoring Technicians to conduct on-vessel fruit conditioning and ethylene monitoring of Zespri Kiwifruit as it travels to our main markets. Voyages are international and are two to four weeks in duration.

You will be responsible for:

- Conducting testing and assessment of kiwifruit and/or air sampling.
- Communicating all results of fruit tests and assessments to the Technical Operations Team.
- Maintaining accurate and current records of tests, associated results, and instructions received.
- Implementing instructions from the Technical Operations Team regarding fruit conditioning or ethylene monitoring.

**Ko wai koe? Who are you?**:
Ability to work safely underdeck in confined space where temperatures may get down to -1°C and the visibility is low.

You will need to have intermediate keyboard and computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft package such as Excel, Outlook, Ms Teams, etc.

To be comfortable spending extended periods working alone and having limited contact with others (no internet access on-vessel), be a competent sailor and be at ease working in a male-dominated environment.

If you have great relationship skills and the ability to communicate well with people from different cultures, then we would love to hear from you.

**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 hourly rate.
- Paid to travel overseas.
- Training fully provided.
- Be part of a diverse and passionate team.

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