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?

Reporting to the Executive Assistant and Facility Coordinator, the Office Administrator's primary purpose is to provide a high level of administrative, secretarial and organizational support to all teams within ZGS, to allow for the effective and efficient functioning of the business.

This a six month contract with an immediate start.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sort incoming couriers and postage, distributing to appropriate staff
• Oversee the reception area and welcome visitors supporting with the guest visitor registration and monitoring access.
• Facility and Office coordination including coordination with suppliers, provision of services (garbage, cleaning, utilities, maintenance etc.).
• Handle the management of company cars, such as contracts, regular maintenance, calendar bookings, etc.
• Coordinate travel/accommodation and information for visitors and support with the organisation of travel itineraries for visitors and the ZGS team
• Support ZGS communication, engage with the team and act as a central point of contact and coordinate internal communications with the team.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

Our ideal candidate will have strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize. You will also have:

• A High-school diploma or equivalent (University degree preferred)
• 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).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to this role.
• A Driver’s license, access to a car and comfortable driving long distances (both automatic and manual shift).

Zespri is inclusive and caring, we invite people belonging to protected categories ex L. 68/99 to apply.

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.

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 .