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.

What's the role?

This position is preferably intended for candidates belonging to Protected Categories with certification as beneficiary law 68/99 Art.1 (employment of people with disability).

We are looking for a Team Assistant to join us at KBC – a joint venture company 50% owned by Zespri and 50% by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food research. In Italy all KBC activities are supported by the Zespri Global Supply team.

The Team Assistant’s primary purpose is to provide a high level of administrative, secretarial and organizational support to the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre (KBC) team to allow for the effective and efficient functioning of the business.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Facility and Office Management - coordinate the Technical Site and other facilities, troubleshoot any potential issues & support the team to resolve them and purchase necessities for the office.
• Administrative Support – including sorting incoming couriers and postage, ensuring contracts and payments are managed smoothly, ensuring purchase requisitions are created on time and accurately.
• Project and Event Management – overseeing travel/accommodation coordination and supporting ZGS industry meetings, workshops, field days proposed by KBC.
• Communication - supporting KBC/ZGS communication and act as a central point of contact and coordinate internal communications with the team.

Who are you?

To be successful in this role you will have strong organizational & time management skills and be able to prioritize effectively. You will also possess:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to this role.
• Fluent in Italian and English both written and verbal, another language (French or Greek) is considered as an advantage.
• Highly developed computer skills (Microsoft office, O365, MS Teams).
• A valid drivers licence
• A High School Diploma or University Degree

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.

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 at careers@zespri.com.