Technical Operations Lead

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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 seeking a Technical Operations Lead to join our Zespri Global Supply Europe team. Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager Europe, this is a hands‑on, technically focused role responsible for leading key post‑harvest activities across Europe - helping strengthen pack‑out performance, extend storage capability,



and support Zespri’s year‑round global supply of European‑grown kiwifruit.

Based in Bologna, this role sits at the heart of fruit performance, cool chain management and post‑harvest innovation. You’ll work closely with packhouses, laboratories, universities, suppliers and Zespri technical teams to monitor inventory, lead storage trials, support new technology projects and ensure fruit quality is protected from packhouse through to market.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining science, data, operational execution and stakeholder collaboration to solve real‑world supply challenges and make a tangible impact on fruit quality and performance.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading cool chain management activity, including stock monitoring and supporting European packhouses through the season.
- Ensuring cold chain integrity across truck, charter vessel and container transport movement

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