Export Documentation Assistant

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 Global Export Documentation Lead, based in Aprilia (Latina – Italy), you will assist the Supply Chain team in planning, creating and communicating the European and international market programs. 

This roles focuses on preparing and managing documentation for international shipments. The expected candidate ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely submission of documents, while coordinating with various departments and external parties.   

This is an internship for 6 months from begin September 2025 until end of Mid February 2026, based in Aprilia.

You will be accountable for:

• Assisting the team to create the European and Overseas Markets orders in due time.

• Ensure all the loading plans provided are accurate and communicate them to suppliers.

• Collaborate to create the European loading plan for the European and Overseas Markets.

• Assist the Supply Chain team with other duties as required.

• Verifying documents like commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and insurance documents.

• Working with internal teams (logistics, planning, sales) and external parties like freight forwarders, coolstore .

• Maintaining accurate records of export shipments for reporting purposes.

• Monitoring shipment schedules, tracking discrepancies, and following up on approvals and documentation.

• Addressing documentation issues and discrepancies

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

We are looking for someone who is details oriented, reliable and who will develop her/ his expertise in the fresh food and international environment with passionate people.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor diploma or equivalent, with further education or training in logistics, trade, or a related field preferred.

• Administration experience

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Logistics or export experience preferred.

• Experience in export documentation, import/export operations, or related fields is a plus.

• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI). SAP knowledge is preferred.

 • Ability to communicate well in Italian and English (both written and verbal) and French or Spanish an asset

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 making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• Competitive overall remuneration package
• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.

Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications close 15/07/2025

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.

Agency

Zespri will not accept applications or contact from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter for this vacancy (“Agency”).

Where Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfil a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies.  We respectfully ask that you do not contact Zespri or any of its affiliates/employees regarding vacancies, and reserve the right not to reply.

Zespri will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.