Technical Assistant Intern

Zespri International

Technical Assistant Intern supporting Zespri’s kiwifruit breeding and harvest operations in Italy. Collecting orchard samples, conducting laboratory measurements, and supporting sensory trials during the seasonal harvest.

Posted 8/4/2026contractCisterna di Latina • 🇮🇹 ItalyEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy in agricultural and laboratory tasks, with effective communication skills in Italian and a commitment to health, safety, and compliance in the kiwifruit industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Attention To DetailLaboratory MeasurementsData Collection DevicesMicrosoft ExcelInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

HarvestingGradingPackingLabellingData MonitoringProblem-SolvingOrganisational SkillsWeight Lifting

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationFlexibilityPositive Team MindsetStrong Work Ethic

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma

Industry Keywords

AgricultureKiwifruit IndustryHealth And SafetyCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support harvest activities, including picking maturity samples, harvesting fruit, grading, packing, sensory activity, following protocols and sorting trays into cool store
Prepare and complete labelling tasks, including printing, tagging and placing labels on bags and trays
Conduct laboratory measurements accurately and thoroughly, in line with instructions and protocols
Monitor data inputs and highlight irregular, duplicate or inconsistent data
Keep workspaces clean, organised and safe, including warehouse and equipment maintenance
Communicate quickly and clearly with supervisors about technical issues, personnel matters or mistakes requiring resolution
Contribute positively to the wider team through flexibility, collaboration and commitment to health, safety and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Genuine interest in agriculture, science and the kiwifruit industry
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving ability
Good interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to communicate directly and constructively in Italian
Ability to work effectively with diverse people across orchard, laboratory and operational environments
Good organisational skills and ability to manage tasks, follow protocols and meet deadlines
Confidence using Microsoft Excel
Willingness to learn data collection devices and database systems
Ability to lift up to 20 kg and safely carry trays or crates of fruit
Ability to work in all weather conditions
High school diploma
Strong work ethic, positive team mindset and willingness to work during a busy seasonal period

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive overall remuneration package
FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office