Assistant Financial Analyst

Date: 14 Oct 2025

Location: Mount Maunganui, NZ

Company: Zespri Group Limited

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.

As an Assistant Financial Analyst, you'll play a vital part in forecasting, analysing, and reporting on grower payments - critical financial outputs that inform Zespri management, the Board, and the wider industry. You'll work closely with Financial Analysts to model payment types, forecast seasonal cashflows, and contribute to recommendations for discretionary fruit payments. This hands-on role involves:

• Supporting accurate forecasting and analysis of fruit, service, and incentive payments (over $3 billion).
• Communicating forecast payments through industry publications and presentations.
• Providing data and analysis to internal teams and external auditors.
• Reviewing and reconciling payment system data and general ledger transactions.
• Preparing annual audit confirmations and industry payments as required.
• Responding to supplier queries and documenting processes for continuous improvement.
• Contributing to ad hoc financial analysis and broader project work.

This role is commencing mid-January 2026.

You're detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow your finance career. You bring:

• A tertiary qualification in business, accounting, or finance (preferred).
• 1–2 years' experience in a similar finance or analyst role.
• Strong Excel, database, and reporting skills; experience with accounting software and forecasting tools.
• Exposure to large ERP systems and business intelligence tools (e.g., SAP, SAC) is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• A drive for results, adaptability to change, and a customer-centric mindset.

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 making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. 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 and the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days).
• 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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At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email