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. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.
He aha te mahi? What's the role?
Based in Aprilia or Bologna, the AI Specialist plays a critical role in turning the data foundation into predictive insight and intelligent automation across the value chain for the Northern Hemisphere of Production (NHS). The role designs, develops, deploys, and maintains AI models with machine learning, deep learning, and Earth Observation (EO)



at their core to deliver ZGS Data Strategy Activities and to create tangible value across the NHS value chain, from orchard to packhouse to market. Working within the broader Zespri digital Team, the role executes and supports the achievement of the ZGS Data Strategy into business as usual via direct collaboration with ZGS cross-functional teams.
Please note that this is a 12‐month fixed-term opportunity.
Accountabilities:
AI/ML Solution Development & Deployment
Design, build, deploy and maintain production-ready AI/ML models.
Establish and formalise AI/ML protocols, including model versioning, experiment tracking, and validation standards.
Support MLOps practices: monitoring, retraining pipelines and production deployment.
Earth Observation & Remote Sensing
Develop geospatial models and classification models using remote sensing and computer vision techniques.
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