Licence Specialist

Full job description
Date: 23 Jun 2025

Location: Mount Maunganui, NZ

Company: Zespri Group Limited

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?

This Licence Specialist role is an integral part of the Licence team responsible for various processes supporting the management, reporting, administration, issuing and auditing of Zespri Proprietary Licences in New Zealand. The success of the licensed varieties relies on strict Plant Variety Right (PVR) management that is monitored and enforced by the Licence team and their ability to understand and contribute to the strategic priority of Year-Round Global Supply Excellence.


Key responsibilities include:


Administer and manage the full lifecycle of Zespri proprietary licences, including issuing, transfers and audits.
Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, legal advisors, post-harvest operators, and other key stakeholders.
Rapidly resolve grower issues at first contact through proactive and detailed knowledge of Zespri’s business processes.
Manage GPS audits, resolve licence non-compliance and recommend corrective actions. Liaise with the Finance team on processes related to licences, including invoicing, payments, debt collection and reconciliations.
Assist with pre-validation and allocation processes for annual license releases, working closely with internal teams and legal.

This is a 12 month-fixed term role, commencing in August 2025.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

We are looking for an individual with legal administration or contract management experience and excellent documentation skills. You will also have:


Strong investigation, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Dispute resolution experience and the ability to navigate difficult conversations with external stakeholders.
Solid written and verbal skills.
Diverse and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly resolve issues.
Competency to understand and review legal/contracts/property documentation.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
The ability to conduct research, investigating facts and developing/drafting recommendations for potential legal disputes.
Highly developed computer skills (Word, Advanced Excel, SAP, CRM packages, SharePoint and other admin support software tools).
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 850+ 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.


Competitive overall remuneration package.
FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH and 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.

 
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