Head of Global Quality

At Scitex, we’re excited to be partnering with Zespri to recruit their next Head of Global Quality. Reporting directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the Head of Global Quality is a senior leadership position which plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Zespri Quality System globally.

This position is responsible for ensuring that Zespri-branded kiwifruit are grown, packed, stored, and delivered through their global supply chain to customers and consumers in a way that supports premium quality, compliance, and safety – consistently meeting their quality promise to help make life healthy and delicious.

This is a unique opportunity to develop Zespri’s long term quality strategy and lead the Global Quality team to drive operational excellence. This role provides strategic leadership that encourages a strong quality culture across Zespri’s global supply bases, while championing continuous improvement through data driven insights across the global supply chain.

This is more than a senior quality role — it’s the chance to impact the global reputation of New Zealand’s kiwifruit exports and ensure the consistent delivery of the world’s best kiwifruit, year-round, in line with Zespri’s premium brand promise.

If you’re seeking a career-defining leadership opportunity where your decisions will impact growers, customers, and consumers worldwide, this is it.

What you will do :

• Lead Zespri’s global quality strategy, ensuring fruit quality, compliance, safety, and brand integrity
• Influence and collaborate across growers, postharvest, and international markets
• Drive innovation and adopt new technologies to future-proof quality systems
• Inspire, develop, and lead high-performing quality teams across multiple regions

What we are looking for :

What’s in it for you :

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, or resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. Click APPLY NOW or call Maria McCarthy ) or Belinda McKenzie ) at Scitex Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Zespri is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

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