Investor Relations Advisor

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.

He aha te mahi? What's the role?

Reporting to the Investor Relations Manager, we are seeking a detail-driven professional to take ownership of our shareholder transaction processes and reporting. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure the integrity and accuracy of all share transfers, broker requests, and registry alignment - playing a key part in safeguarding Zespri’s regulatory responsibilities.

You’ll lead the end-to-end Share reporting sections for our Annual Report, oversee dividend distributions, and manage voting entitlements for our Annual Meeting. Your collaboration with our Share Registry provider is essential to maintaining accurate Shareholder records and being audit ready and driving the ongoing shareholder alignment initiatives that support Zespri’s long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Shares System Support : Act as the first point of contact for the Shares system, providing issue resolution, training, and support to the GSS team, growers, and shareholders.
• Share Register Management : Maintain and update the share register, ensuring accurate registration and alignment with Zespri’s Share Registry, including voting calculations, dividend distributions and support at the Zespri Annual Meeting.
• Share Transactions & Broker Liaison : Validate and authorise share transactions and provide essential support to approved brokers for successful execution.
• Annual Meeting Coordination : Collaborate with the Legal, Finance, Tours & Events, Communication and Finance teams along with the Share Registry to prepare and deliver documentation for the Annual Meeting and Annual Report.
• Shareholder Alignment Initiatives : Drive ongoing improvements in shareholder alignment initiatives, internal reporting requirement and system enhancements.
• Director & Staff Share Trading : Oversee and manage share trading processes for directors and staff, including liaison with Zespri directors.
• Stakeholder Communication : Coordinate responses and maintain clear communication with shareholders, internal teams, and external stakeholders such as NZKGI and KNZ.
• Grower Education & Support : Act as a key point of contact for growers, providing guidance and support on training and educational initiatives related to Zespri shares.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

With a natural ability to build strong relationships, collaborate effectively across teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you will also meet the following criteria :

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.

What we offer :

Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications close 19 October 2025.

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

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