About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Kō wai mātou? Who are we?</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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. </span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">He aha te mahi? What's the role?</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Reporting to the Head of Solution Delivery & Architecture, this is a pivotal digital leadership role shaping how technology enables Zespri’s global performance. As Solution Delivery Manager, you’ll lead a team of Business Analysts to design, deliver and continuously improve business-critical applications across the Quality and Compliance teams within our Global Supply Chain function. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You’ll work at the intersection of business and technology - partnering with stakeholders to streamline processes, unlock value from systems, and deliver scalable, future-fit solutions.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Key focus areas include:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Leading and developing a high-performing team to deliver global application solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partnering with Quality and Compliance leaders to design and optimise processes using technology</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Driving end-to-end solution delivery (from design through to implementation and support)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Establishing performance metrics and KPIs to measure business impact</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Enabling smarter decision-making through data, analytics, and automation opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Managing vendor relationships and contributing to digital investment roadmaps</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Championing user adoption and continuous improvement across platforms</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Ko wai koe? Who are you?</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You’re a strategic and people-focused digital leader who thrives on turning complex challenges into practical, scalable solutions. You bring a blend of strong technical capability and commercial acumen, and you know how to influence, partner and lead across a global organisation.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You’ll bring:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven leadership experience managing teams in a digital, applications or solution delivery environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong experience delivering enterprise systems (e.g. SAP, cloud-based platforms, or similar) across full lifecycle projects </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Deep understanding of business process design, optimisation, and continuous improvement</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience working across multiple stakeholders to deliver aligned, high-impact outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Confidence navigating complexity, influencing decisions, and driving change</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A collaborative, customer-centric mindset with a passion for innovation and improvement</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p>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 making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation. </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity.</li> <li>FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.</li> <li>Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).</li> <li>Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days).</li> <li>Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.</li> <li>Group Medical Insurance benefits.</li> <li>Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.</li> <li>Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit!</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Apply Now! Applications close Sunday 12th July 2026</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><em>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 [email protected] to have a chat to someone directly.</em></p> <p> </p></div></div></div>