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Careers
Explore the wide range of careers in the kiwifruit industry – there’s a role for everyone, from commercial and science to orchard, post-harvest, engineering, and IT.
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Global Logistics Manager
Manages shifting priorities across the kiwifruit supply chain, ensuring smooth, efficient operations throughout the season while adapting to daily changes and challenges.
Packhouse Manager
Oversees daily kiwifruit packing operations by managing staff, coordinating machinery and packaging, maintaining quality and safety standards, and planning workloads to meet Zespri grade and production requirements.
Food Safety & Compliance Manager
Leads QA teams and auditing activities across post‑harvest sites, ensuring fruit quality, food safety, and compliance with standards like Global GAP and organic programmes while managing risks and supporting consistent quality systems.
Coolstore Operations Manager
Oversees daily coolstore operations by managing staff, monitoring fruit quality and temperature controls, and coordinating workflow to keep export schedules on track.
Supply Chain Manager
Oversees the movement of fruit through the supply chain by coordinating teams, monitoring storage performance, and solving logistics and quality challenges to deliver fruit efficiently while maximising grower returns.
Grower Services Manager
Leads a team supporting growers with on‑orchard advice and crop optimisation, manages marketing for the post‑harvest company, and maintains direct grower relationships to stay connected with industry needs.
Automation & Production Manager
Oversees and optimises post‑harvest grading and automation systems, supporting packing operations during harvest and improving processes through data, reporting, and technology in the off‑season.
Food Safety & Compliance Advisor
Monitors and maintains compliance systems across multiple sites by reviewing documentation, supporting audits, and ensuring standards are met in a constantly evolving regulatory environment.