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?

As a Process & Automation Specialist at Zespri, you’ll play a pivotal role in defining and embedding our strategy for achieving operational process brilliance. Reporting to the Information, Data, and Business Process Leader, you'll bring thought leadership in Business Process Management, helping to shape the future of our global operations through Process Excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to elevate Business Process maturity across Zespri. You'll advocate for process ownership and lead initiatives that leverage tools and technologies to uncover and drive process improvement opportunities, specifically Process Automation.
• Enable Process Owners to propose and set global standards for business processes, ensuring consistency and alignment with Zespri’s overarching goals.
• Implement and manage Zespri’s Business Process Management (BPM) approach, providing expert advice and ongoing support to our leaders and teams.
• Drive and support Process Governance forums, ensuring that our processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion Business Process thinking and tooling in both transformation and Business-as-Usual (BAU) activities.
• Maintain and optimise Zespri’s Business Process Architecture (BPA), ensuring the consistent use of tools like SAP Signavio and Celonis.
• Establish and advocate for a framework of global process standards, driving consistency and excellence.
• Contribute to process measurements and analytics through process mining, and implement performance reporting on BPM KPIs.
• Facilitate the education and training of BPM across the business, ensuring widespread adoption and understanding.
• Work with the IDP Leader to drive the strategy for Process Automation, identifying and delivering automation opportunities and solutions that enhance business efficiency.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with certifications in leading BPM methodologies (e.g., BPTrends), continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma), and step-change innovation methodologies.
• You bring hands-on experience in Business Process Management, with deep knowledge of BPM methodologies and tools.
• You have a proven track record of excellent stakeholder engagement, with the ability to inspire business stakeholders to strive for improvement
• You have a strong analytic mindset, problem-solving skills, and a keen attention to detail.
• You’re proficient in BPMN 2.0 modeling notation and experienced with tools such as Signavio, Celonis, and other BPM-related software.
• You excel in both written and oral communication, capable of producing clear, accurate, and succinct process maps.
  

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, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity.
• Flex WELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits.
• Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.
• Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit!

Tono mai inaianei!

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.