Industry Profiles

Innovation Team Leader - Zespri International Ltd

"I hope to act as an advocate for what science can do, to underpin the growth of one of New Zealand's top primary industries and provide value to our key stakeholders."  Click to find out more about Sonia's role »

​Container Logistics Manager - Zespri International Ltd.

“The whole industry should be proud of what it has achieved and
should continue to work together to develop and improve on an
already fine product.” Click to find out more about Alasdair's role»

​Orchard Manager - DMS Progrowers Ltd

“The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand is unique because of its
marketing set-up. There is a lot of emphasis on developing new
growing and handling techniques to improve fruit quality and
productivity. I really enjoy being part of this – working hard to grow
top-quality Gold3 on the orchards I manage. It’s even more pertinent after seeing the terrible impact of Psa on the Hort16A variety and now seeing the come-back in volumes through Gold3 production.” Click to find out more about Amit's role »

Grower Liaison Manager - Zespri International Ltd

“I joined the industry right before Psa hit and was amazed to be part
of an industry that pulled together and worked to make sure our
industry not only kept on going but found ways to innovate, not just
to survive but to prosper”. Click to find out more about Casie's role »

​Assistant Technical Lead - Radfords Software Limited

“It is an industry ideally-suited to software applications.” Click to find out more about David's role »

​Line Manager - EastPack, Te Puke, Washer Road

“Its fast-paced and exciting nature continues to challenge me, while
offering room for self-improvement and a chnace to explore new opportunities.” Click to find out more about Hamish's role»

​Employment Development Manager for NZKGI, and the Chief Executive of NZ Master Contractors Inc.

“I like working in the industry because it has so much to offer to the
local workforce.” Click to find out more about Ian's role»

​Bee Keeper at Api Flora NZ

“When you get past the long hours and arduous physical side of it,
beekeeping is a truly wonderful job.” Click to find out more about John's role»

​Team Leader for Ni-Vanuatu RSE workers - Pukemapu Services Limited.

“Cyclone Pam and the devastation that it caused means that I have
lost everything that I gained over the past few years, including my
home and all my possessions. Working this year is even more
important than ever for me to be able to recover from the disaster.” Click to find out more about Kalkot's role»

Supply Information Manager - Zespri International Ltd

“The people I work with are not only work colleagues but good
friends and it also helps having great relationships with suppliers.” Click to find out more about Margot's role»

​Grower General Manager - Bruntwood Farms Limited

“I have a true passion for rural life and an increasing responsibility
for rural affairs, particularly within the kiwifruit industry.” Click to find out more about Mark's role»

​Site Manager - EastPack Washer Road

“Even though the industry was going through Psa, I could see the
opportunity and my career path.” Click to find out more about Matt's role»

​Biosecurity Analyst - Kiwifruit Vine Health

“I love working in a role that strives to protect this industry from
pests and diseases, so that the industry can continue to produce
and sell quality products to the global market.” Click to find out more about Matt's role»

​Orchard Manager and Harvest Manager - DMS Progrowers Ltd

“Being involved in the kiwifruit industry has given me the
opportunity to travel overseas to see how they grow kiwifruit in
other countries and enjoy different cultures.” Click to find out more about Matthew's role»

​Applied Entomologist - Plant & Food Research

“The industry is constantly responding to challenges including
changes to key markets and compliance standards, insect and disease incursions, removal of chemicals from crop protection programmes, and the addition of new varieties.” Click to find out more about Nicola's role»

​Sustainability Co-ordinator - Trevelyan’s Pack and Cool Ltd, Te Puke

“I love working within the kiwifruit industry because Trevelyan’s and
Zespri are quality brands delivering a healthy and safe product to
global markets.” Click to find out more about Rachel's role»

​Owner Operator- Tanner Spraying Ltd

I really enjoy talking to growers and orchard managers about
what needs to be done on their orchards and how best to tackle any
problems.” Click to find out more about Ross's role»

​Regional Manager - Carter Holt Harvey Packaging

“No two kiwifruit seasons are alike, with each season providing
unique challenges to overcome.” Click to find out more about Shane's role»

Orchard Productivity Extension Leader - Zespri International Ltd

“It is the energy of the team, fast pace of work and new challenges
that come up each year that keeps it exciting.” Click to find out more about Sophie's role»

​Science Group Leader - Plant & Food Research

“We’ve built this industry and its reputation in a hundred years from
nothing and we have taken on big challenges, from offshore
competition to Psa.” Click to find out more about Zac's role»

​Green thumbs don’t really cover Megan Nicholson’s horticultural pedigree. The Massey University BSc student is so immersed in plants and plants people, her blood is likely tinged with green. Read all about Megan's horticulture career » 

​With a double degree in Physical Education and Business, Kelly Hackett proves that the kiwifruit business can be for anyone. Read all about Kelly's horticulture career »

​27-year old Gisborne local Mark Geuze is definitely making the most of the potential in horticulture with a particular focus on social responsibility.​ Read all about Mark's horticulture career​»​​​

​Matt Ryan has been managing 65ha of kiwifruit for three years now and is excited about the bright future that the kiwifruit industry holds. Read all about Matt's horticulture career​»