Global Marketing, Strategy & Innovation People Business Partner

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 are looking for a Global Marketing, Strategy and Innovation People Business Partner role to join our People function in Singapore. 

Reporting directly to the Head of People Business Partnering, this role will act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and their leadership teams, helping to shape and deliver people innovative strategies that align with business goals, foster a positive workplace culture and support overall organisational success.  

You will be responsible for: 

• Partnering with the Function Chief and leadership team to develop and execute an annual People Plan that supports Zespri’s Global People Strategy and prioritises function-specific people activity.  
• Building credibility as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, peers and the broader People team.  
• Providing key input into People Strategy decisions and supporting the deployment of initiatives across the function in partnership with the wider People team.  
• Leading and supporting work across engagement, capability, organisational design, workforce planning, talent management, remuneration, safety and wellbeing, and change.  
• Partnering with leaders on job design, change, performance improvement, disciplinary and employment matters in line with Zespri frameworks.  
• Collaborating closely with the wider People team to deliver seamless people outcomes.  
• Acting as a steady guide in complex global and regional stakeholder environments, translating Zespri global policy and local market legislative requirements into practical advice.  
• Championing safety, wellbeing, culture, values and purpose across the business.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

With strong business partnering experience and a commercially minded approach, you will bring the confidence, judgement and relationship skills needed to influence across a complex global environment. You will be someone who can coach senior leaders, connect people priorities to business outcomes and work collaboratively across functions, regions and cultures.  

You will meet the following criteria: 

• Minimum five years’ experience in business partnering and/or generalist HR – global exposure is highly advantageous. 
• Experience working in a global, multinational matrix organisation.  
• Strong leadership development, coaching and influencing skills.  
• Strong business and commercial acumen.  
• Experience across a combination of organisational design, workforce planning, employment relations, change management, talent development and succession planning.
• Strong time, priority and stakeholder management capability.  
• Strong teamwork, collaboration and facilitation skills, with cross-cultural competence.  
• Good executive presence and excellent written and verbal English communication skills. 

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, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity.
• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits.

If you are keen to step into a highly influential global role where your work will directly support leaders and teams who are shaping Zespri’s future growth, innovation and market impact, apply today! Applications close 7 September 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 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.