Following the successful launch of their graduate programme last year, kiwifruit exporter Zespri is once again looking for graduates to join its growing business.

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.

Zespri global sourcing partner Bernadette Ryan-Hopkins says the exporter is looking for top young graduates. Photo: Supplied.

'Three positions are available to recent graduates, offering 12 months' experience working across Zespri's business and the wider kiwifruit industry,” explains Bernadette.

'The kiwifruit industry is looking at serious growth – with export earnings set to double by 2020 – and Zespri wants the brightest and best employees on board to grow the business.

'The first graduate programme was a phenomenal success and we're so excited to be doing it again.”

The programme continues Zespri's commitment to develop future leaders within the industry. This year, the company are looking for graduates to meet the specific requirements of its growing business.

Applications are welcome from graduates with supply chain and finance disciplines. Skills in languages is particularly relevant, but the right attitude is the most important of all.

Zespri is the world leader in kiwifruit and sells premium-quality kiwifruit in 54 countries around the world.

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 September 13. Applicants must be New Zealand residents and have graduated within the past 12 months. To apply online, and for more details, visit: www.zespri.com