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Careers
Explore the wide range of careers in the kiwifruit industry – there’s a role for everyone, from commercial and science to orchard, post-harvest, engineering, and IT.
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Post-Harvest Worker
Oversees daily packhouse operations by coordinating staff, planning production, managing budgets and safety, and working closely with quality, logistics, and growers to ensure smooth, efficient, and high‑standard kiwifruit packing.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Monitors supplier performance and inventory levels, analyses and presents data to support supply decisions, and ensures product specifications and stock reporting meet required standards across the kiwifruit supply chain.
Coolstore Operations Lead
Prepares and loads fruit for export by managing pallets, coordinating container loadouts, and completing the documentation and checks needed to keep coolstore operations running smoothly.
Food Safety & Compliance Advisor
Monitors and maintains compliance systems across multiple sites by reviewing documentation, supporting audits, and ensuring standards are met in a constantly evolving regulatory environment.
Automation & Production Manager
Oversees and optimises post‑harvest grading and automation systems, supporting packing operations during harvest and improving processes through data, reporting, and technology in the off‑season.
Grower Services Representative
Supports growers with practical on‑orchard advice, resources, and harvest guidance while helping develop tools and processes that improve grower outcomes across the post‑harvest season.
Production Line Manager
Leads daily packing-line operations by coordinating staff, managing workflow, and responding to fast‑changing demands to keep kiwifruit production running safely, efficiently, and smoothly.
Food Safety & Compliance Manager
Leads QA teams and auditing activities across post‑harvest sites, ensuring fruit quality, food safety, and compliance with standards like Global GAP and organic programmes while managing risks and supporting consistent quality systems.