EDI Assistant Manager - Te Puna

Who We Are

DMS is a proudly locally owned and operated orchard management and post-harvest company based in the Bay of Plenty. Our purpose is simple: “Increasing Grower Profit.” With state-of-the-art packhouses in Te Puna and Te Puke, we’re consistently ranked among the top performers in kiwifruit and avocado packing and coolstore operations.

Our people are what make DMS special — we’re collaborative, professional, and passionate about what we do.

Our Values:

Together We Achieve | Positive Attitude | Show Initiative | Passion for Success | Consistent Customer Focus | Our People’s Wellbeing

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated, detail-focused EDI Assistant Manager to join our operational team at Te Puna.

Reporting to the EDI Manager, you’ll play a critical role in managing EDI processes, supporting the EDI/EAN team, and ensuring a smooth, accurate flow of data from the packhouse to Zespri. You’ll also provide guidance and leadership to the EDI/EAN Operators and assist in supporting shipping and operational teams when required. This is a fast-paced role that requires strong leadership, excellent attention to detail, and a can-do attitude, particularly during peak harvest periods.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry from the packhouse to Zespri.

• Lead, train, and support EDI/EAN Operators, helping maintain procedural adherence and data integrity.

• Ensure all packs are bar-coded correctly and reflect accurate grower, size, and variety information.

• Support shipping and site teams as required to meet operational needs.

• Collaborate with internal teams (Inventory, Logistics, Site Management, Harvest Coordinators, Quality Controllers) and external partners (Zespri, AVOCO, Yieldia) to resolve data issues.

• Assist the EDI Manager with projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety policies and company procedures.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in data management, inventory systems, or EDI operations.
• Ability to train, supervise, and motivate a small team.
• Strong planning, prioritising, and time management skills, particularly under peak season pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team approach.
• High accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Flexibility with working hours during the harvest period (March–June).

Preferred:

• Experience in the kiwifruit or avocado industry.
• Tertiary qualification in business management or similar.
• Familiarity with EDI software, Radfords, or inventory management systems.

Why Join DMS?

• Be part of a brand-new role and help shape EDI operations at the Te Puna site.
• Supportive team culture – work with a friendly, professional crew that values teamwork and respect.
• Great industry reputation – join a top-performing post-harvest business that’s locally owned.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and bonus opportunities.
• Career growth – gain valuable experience in EDI, operations, and team leadership.

Be part of a top-performing, locally owned post-harvest business, and help shape this exciting role. Apply today!