Bring government and business together to help New Zealand companies grow internationally.
This role is based in Wellington.
Build influential relationships across New Zealand’s government and trade ecosystem
Help solve real issues affecting New Zealand exporters
Bring together government and business perspectives to support better outcomes for our customers
Wellington-based role with plenty of opportunity to learn and grow
Who are we
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New Zealand’s international business development agency. We use our knowledge, networks and connections to help New Zealand businesses grow internationally, for the good of New Zealand.
What you’ll be doing
As our External Partnerships Advisor, you’ll sit at the intersection of government and business, helping NZTE build strong connections across the New Zealand government system and making those relationships work for our customers.
You’ll build trusted relationships with agencies including MFAT, MBIE, MPI, Customs and Treasury, making sure they understand NZTE’s priorities and the challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand exporters.
A big part of your role will be helping our Customer Managers navigate government-related issues on behalf of businesses. That could mean connecting with the right agency to work through a market-access issue, helping clarify regulatory requirements, or bringing the right people together to help resolve a more complex challenge for a business or an industry.
You’ll also help coordinate NZTE’s input into government policy, and delivery of value to export businesses alongside other government partners. While you won’t need to be the expert on every issue, your strength will be understanding the landscape, finding the right expertise across NZTE, and bringing together a clear, coordinated response.
There’s plenty of variety here. One day you might be meeting with another government agency about export support, the next helping solve an issue for a customer, and the next bringing together NZTE perspectives on a developing policy issue.
What you’ll need to be successful
We’re looking for someone who understands how government works and is genuinely interested in the connection between trade, economic development and business.
You may currently be working in policy, government relations, economic development, trade or another part of the public sector. Private-sector or export experience would be valuable too, but it’s not essential.
You’ll bring:
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to connect people, perspectives and information
The judgement to work through issues, identify who needs to be involved and keep things moving
Excellent communication skills and the ability to turn complex information into something useful and practical
A collaborative, curious and flexible approach, with a willingness to learn and get involved beyo