Enjoy helping people learn and seeing them succeed?
Join our team on a fixed-term basis as a Site Trainer and help our people build the skills and confidence to do their best work.
We’re looking for motivated, approachable trainers to join us for a January 2027 start, bringing learning to life in a busy kiwifruit production environment. With day and night shift vacancies available in Katikati, Te Puke and Edgecumbe these hands-on roles offer the opportunity to help our teams build confidence in their roles and make a difference from someone’s very first day.
About the role
You’ll welcome employees through site inductions and deliver practical, role-specific training across grading, packing, stacking and tray preparation. You’ll help our production teams understand Zespri grade standards, follow best practice fruit handling requirements and work safely.
Working closely with our production teams, you’ll also carry out competency and proficiency checks, identify where extra support is needed and help employees put their learning into practice.
What you’ll bring
You’re someone who enjoys working with people, explains things clearly and adapts your approach to help others learn. You’ll also bring;
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to train individuals and present to small and large groups.
Patience and the ability to support a diverse workforce, including employees whose first language may not be English.
A sound understanding of production line operations and a commitment to quality.
A practical approach to problem-solving, with the resilience to adapt when priorities change.
Strong organisation and time management skills to balance training needs and deadlines.
A commitment to health and safety, leading by example in everything you do.
Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends when required.
Ready to help our teams succeed?
Apply with your CV and a cover letter telling us what you would bring to the role. Please include your preferred location and shift.