Quality Assurance Trainer & Competency Assessor

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?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Trainer & Competency Assessor to join our Quality Assurance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract (immediate start). This hybrid role is all about building capability across our operational quality teams – increasing our capacity to train, coach, assess and sign off Product Assessors and related roles, while supporting increased product and grade audit requirements across the season.

You’ll ensure people are trained to current specifications and procedures, assessed as competent against required audit scopes, and that evidence and records are maintained to meet internal standards and (where applicable) external regulatory expectations.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver classroom, practical and on-the-job training for Product Assessors and Quality Assessors.
• Build structured onboarding and training plans, providing coaching to close capability gaps.
• Conduct competency and proficiency assessments, completing evidence-based sign-off with auditable records.
• Support increased audit volume through observations, verification, follow-up assessments and continuous improvement.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

To be successful, you’ll bring a mix of quality/operational know-how, strong training capability, and the confidence to make fair, evidence-based competency decisions. You’ll also be comfortable working in a fast-paced seasonal environment with time in the field and travel to sites as required.

• Experience delivering engaging training (classroom, practical and on-the-job) and coaching individuals.
• Sound assessment/audit mindset with strong documentation and record-keeping discipline.
• Industry quality experience, with a strong technical understanding of quality standards and specifications, and the ability to apply them consistently.
• Organised, adaptable and confident using Microsoft tools (Word, Forms, Excel, Outlook) to manage plans and records.

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

Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! 

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.