Product Assessor

Join Zespri's Quality Team for an Unbeatable Kiwifruit Season!

At Zespri, we take Kiwifruit quality seriously, and we're gearing up for an exceptional 2026 season. We're on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our commitment to excellence in Kiwifruit quality to join our Quality Team. We have several fixed-term contract positions available for the kiwifruit season.

As a key member of our Quality Team, your primary role will be to conduct thorough audits of Kiwifruit at packhouse and coolstore facilities. Your mission? To ensure strict adherence to the Zespri Quality System and Specifications, guaranteeing that every piece of fruit meets our impeccable standards.

Based in beautiful Bay of Plenty, you'll have the opportunity to explore various regional facilities across the Greater Bay of Plenty, South Auckland, Waikato, Northland, Nelson, Whanganui, Gisborne, and surrounding areas.

Must be available to interview beginning of January. Start date will be 27th January through until the end of October.

Key responsibilities include:

• Become a Zespri Product Assessor: Attain and uphold the necessary qualifications to assess Zespri products.
• Conduct Audits: Methodically audit allocated facilities, maintaining a comprehensive audit plan.
• Collaborate with Quality Assessors: Partner closely with Quality Assessors to ensure consistent auditing across all aspects of facilities.
• Industry Communication: Effectively communicate Zespri's quality requirements to industry stakeholders, fostering robust quality systems.
• Issue Resolution: Address and report on quality issues promptly and effectively.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with industry personnel involved in Quality & Compliance, enhancing collaboration and compliance efforts.