Zespri
Zespri makes your healthy irresistible!
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Who We Are

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 growing quickly, driven by our success in engaging more and more consumers by offering one of the world’s healthiest little superfruits 12 months of the year. We are one of New Zealand’s best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

Websites

www.zespri.com
careers.zespri.com

Industry

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

More Info

501-1,000 Employees
Co-Operative

Why Join Us

We are a passionate and mighty team of 900+ employees in 22 different locations globally. We have a diverse workforce, from Demand Planner to Packaging Specialists, Fruit Inspector to Climate Change Business Partner. You name it, and we probably have a role for it! Our People are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. 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 creating real connections, making it happen and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future, and be part of a truly unique organisation.

Benefits/Perks

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Career Break
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Extended Parental Leave
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Paid Volunteer Leave
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Fully Paid Jury Service
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Work from Home
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Inclusive Workspace
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Care and Appreciation
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Health Insurance
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Work-Life Balance Support
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Life Insurance
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Mental Health Workshops
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Counselling Services
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Subsidised Health Insurance
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Professional Development
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Visa Sponsorship
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Competitive Salary
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Free Parking
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Funeral Cover
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Long Service Rewards
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Referral Bonuses
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Relocation Support
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Performance Bonus
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Travel Reimbursement
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Discounted Phone or Internet Plans
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Flexible Work
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Fruit Box
Sick Leave
Bereavement Leave
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We’re pleased to share Nick Hammond has joined Zespri this week as our Chief Strategy Officer. Nick brings deep experience in building premium New Zealand food systems and brands for global markets. Prior to joining us, he was CEO of Spring Sheep Milk Co., where he helped establish New Zealand’s modern sheep‑milking industry. He’s passionate about taking high‑quality natural food to the world and delivering value back to growers through innovation, strong market positioning and great execution. As CSO, Nick will lead Zespri’s strategy, sustainability and innovation functions.
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To support the growth of Zespri RubyRed™, we’re pleased to announce the commercialisation of a second red kiwifruit variety, Red80, which harvests later than our existing red cultivar, Red19. These two cultivars will both be sold under the Zespri RubyRed brand, with the different harvest timings extending our sales window and keeping this vibrant, sweet berry-tasting kiwifruit in front of consumers for longer. Naturally bred through the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre, Red80 reflects our commitment to innovation and the ongoing work our industry undertakes to meet the needs of our global consumers and deliver strong value to our growers. Our Zespri RubyRed volume doubled this season, with over 3 million trays of RubyRed™ sold across 13 markets. Commercial volumes of Red80 are expected in 2028, with 100 hectares of licence available to growers from April 2026. The full media release can be read here: https://lnkd.in/gnNC-sNz
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Our Northern Hemisphere sales season is now underway. Our counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) programme is expected to deliver around 33 million trays, or 118,800 tonnes, of Zespri Kiwifruit from orchards in France, Italy, Greece, Korea and Japan, helping to provide year-round supply of kiwifruit to customers and consumers in key markets. That includes almost 26 million trays of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, a 30% increase on last season, alongside 7 million trays of procured Zespri Green Kiwifruit from Greece and Italy. ZGS sales have kicked off in Europe following the completion of sales of our New Zealand-grown fruit, with other markets to follow in the coming weeks 🥝 The full media release can be read here: https://lnkd.in/gyU_QGZK