Hybrid Data & Pest Response Specialist

Zespri; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Flexible work ethos

WFH & office

Zespri Day – extra leave

Office in Mount Maunganui with parking

Free kiwifruit

Job summary

Zespri is a leading global kiwifruit marketer seeking a Technical Specialist for Data and Response in Mount Maunganui. You will support the Pest ID Lab operations, ensure accurate identifications, and maintain critical pest and quality data.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, plus knowledge of quality systems and strong data skills. Flexible work arrangements and an office in Mount Maunganui are offered.

Qualifications

• Candidate will hold a tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years in relevant industry roles.
• Experience with pest identification and quality systems.
• Strong data analysis capabilities and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support Pest Identification laboratory day-to-day operations.
• Complete accurate and timely pest identifications for kiwifruit industry.
• Maintain pest records, specimens and training materials.
• Support Official Assurance Programmes and export requirements, esp. China.
• Collect, analyse and report pest, quality and traceability data.
• Coordinate stakeholders and manage information during incidents.
• Support residue risk management and document control.
• During peak season, participate in weekend on-call roster.

Skills

Pest identification

Quality systems

Data analysis

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Tertiary qualification in horticulture/food/science or related discipline

Or at least three years’ industry experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Zespri is a leading global kiwifruit marketer seeking a Technical Specialist for Data and Response in Mount Maunganui. You will support the Pest ID Lab operations, ensure accurate identifications, and maintain critical pest and quality data.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, plus knowledge of quality systems and strong data skills. Flexible work arrangements and an office in Mount Maunganui are offered.