Solution Delivery Manager

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 Head of Solution Delivery & Architecture, the Solution Delivery Manager is a key leadership position in the global digital services team. The role is critical to enabling Zespri to continue its growth journey and deliver its 2025 objectives and beyond. The Solution Delivery Manager leads a team of Business and Functional analysts responsible for the Zespri global design and delivery of:

• Business applications software including one or more of SAP ECC and S4 Hana, other SAP enabling cloud-based solutions that enable one of the following business functions:
  • Supply Chain and Quality
  • Finance
  • Grower Enablement & Innovation
  • Sales & Marketing
• Business engagement and relationship management for application enablement of an assigned Zespri function(s)
• Partner with the business to design optimised business processes that leverage best practice and technology capabilities
• Establish process performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPI’s) to measure improvement success
• Application management from detailed design, implementation and ongoing support.

The Solution Delivery Manager will work closely with other members of the digital leadership team to manage and optimize digital costs globally (circa $20m p.a.), select vendor partners, support major capital programs and projects and ensure there is robust relationship and service level management in place for the departments stakeholders and customers. The incumbent will work with all levels of the organisation including business functional managers stream leads and subject matter experts to ensure access to streamlined applications and information to enable them to deliver efficient and accurate business processes.

As a digital leader, the manager will lead, inspire and manage the Solution Delivery team so that they are respected as engaged and high performing enablers of the Zespri strategy and operating model.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

With 5 years of experience with functional consulting, architecting, designing, implementing and supporting (full life cycle) SAP S4 Hana, other SAP Cloud Based Solutions (SuccessFactors, C4 Hana, etc), you will be meet the following criteria:

• 3 years previous experience in a people management role preferably at a leadership level.
• Strong background in business case writing and presentation.
• Proven experience in Solution Delivery and Design Leadership in large scale projects and programs.
• Comprehensive applications architecture, design, business analysis and functional consulting experience, with full knowledge of multiple SDLC (Waterfall, Agile and others) methods.
• Strong ability to analyze user requirements and build software applications according to requirements.
• Strong understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Experience in full project management and development life cycle.
• Sound knowledge and experience with SAP and have liaised with SAP on future roadmap and capability.Strong ability to analyse user requirements and design software applications according to requirements.

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.
• Annual Health Check
• Monthly kiwifruit allowance for your daily dose of Vitamin C!

Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications close 20 March 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.