Zespri global sourcing partner, Bernadette Ryan-Hopkins, says the graduate recruitment scheme hopes to attract top young finance and supply chain talent into the industry, which is one of New Zealand's largest exporter earnings with more than $1.57 billion last year in sales revenue. “Three positions are available to recent graduates, offering twelve months' experience working across Zespri's business and the wider kiwifruit industry.”

The programme continues Zespri's commitment to develop future leaders within the industry. This year, the company is looking for graduates to meet the specific requirements of its growing business. It says that applications are welcome from graduates with supply chain and finance disciplines, adding that possessing skills in languages is particularly relevant, but the right attitude is the most important of all.

There are future opportunities across the business in a whole range of different areas, including marketing, finance, logistics, supply chain, horticulture, science and legal.

The successful applicants will also have a senior executive mentor for their time at Zespri and the opportunity to gain advice from someone who has worked their way through the business.

Applications are open until 13 September. Applicants must be New Zealand residents and have graduated within the past twelve months.

To apply online, and for more details, visit: www.zespri.com