Container Logistics Coordinator

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?

This key role is an essential member of the Shipping team, part of the overall Zespri Supply Chain. Shipping are responsible for the procurement and management of shipping capacity for the supply of NZ origin fruit on both Chartered Reefer Ships and Liner Container Services to meet offshore market demand. The role of Container Logistics Coordinator is to arrange shipping capacity over multiple shipping lines and services, planning customer orders to meet market demand.  Ensuring the carrier capacity contracts are respected, and market requirements achieved. To manage supplier load windows, and daily container operations requirements.  

The core responsibilities of the role will include;

• Ensuring weekly export requirements are processed under correct line requirements.
• Monitoring shipping schedule changes, alerting marketing of potential delays.
• Liaise with shipping lines for vessel capacity and container equipment availability.
• Manage and maintain SAP bookings and reports, relating to service changes, volume variabilities.  
• Coordinate weekly container release requirements, and resolve issues with equipment supply.
• Create/maintain Ocean Bookings in TM (Transport Management) to reflect plans.
• Build and Maintain strong relationships with Key Stakeholders
• Continue to develop container line and personal KPI’s and reporting capability through SAP and Inttra.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

You will have strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work flexibly with competing priorities. You will also meet the following selection criteria:

• 3+ years experienced in shipping and/or international trade.
• Specialized knowledge in shipping/transport of refrigerated produce.
• Logistics and planning experience desirable.
• Highly developed computer skills (SAP, Intermediate Excel, word)Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced pressured environment.
• Flexibility on work hours, with the ability to be on-call particularly through the peak season. 

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 900+ 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.  

• 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.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits.
• Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking. 
• Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit!

Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications close Sunday 04 January 2026. 

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. You can reach out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@zespri.com to have a chat to someone directly.

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.