Team Assistant KBC

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?

Based in Cisterna di Latina, the Team Assistant (12 months Fixed Term) helps 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 Accountabilities

Facility and Office Management 
- Coordinate the Technical Site and other facilities, including with suppliers, provision of services (garbage, cleaning, utilities, maintenance etc.) and delivery of goods.
- Trouble shoot any potential issues and support the team to resolve them (power failures, equipment malfunctions and repairs.)
- Purchase groceries or stationery for the office, as required

Administrative Support
- Sort incoming couriers and postage, distributing to appropriate staff   
- Ensure that Contracts and Payments are managed smoothly, ensure purchase requisitions are created on time and accurately and managed throughout the year following contract obligations. 
- Support with day-to-day administrative support to KBC team, including assistance to other teams, as required.
- Support with H&S management (organizing trainings, ordering and assigning PPE, etc.)

Project and Event Management
- Coordinate travel/accommodation and information for visitors
- Organize travel itineraries and coordinate travel/accommodation for visitors and the team.
- Support ZGS industry meetings, workshops, field days proposed by KBC – including coordinating speakers’ presentations/material, travel, venues, and equipment.  

Communication
- Support KBC/ZGS communication and engage with the team.
- Act as a central point of contact and coordinate internal communications with the team.

Please take note that this is a 12-month fixed-term part time opportunity, requiring 30 working hours commitment per week.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

With a strong background in administrative tasks and office coordination, you will also meet the following criteria:

- Fluent in Italian and English (both written and verbal)
- Confident with operating different computer software (Office 365, MS Teams, SAP).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to this role.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize.
- Possess a valid driving license

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).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Meal Vouchers

Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications close 4 December 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.