RECRUITMENT: TRADE COMMISSIONER - BEIJING
Greater China
International trade
Fixed term (full time)
Posted 01 December 2021
Applications close: Tuesday 14 December 2021, 12pm NZDT
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Ka rere a kupu mihi ki te mata o te whenua e tau ai ki tēnā, ki tēnā huri noa – e mihi atu ana. I tēnei wa tonu nei e tonoa ana ō pūkenga nui, ō wheako me ō mōhiotanga kia whakaeke mai ki te waka whakatutuki kaupapa e mea nei ko Te Taurapa Tūhono. Kua takoto te mānuka, ā, tautoko mai, ārahi mai i ngā pakihi hohoko o Aotearoa kia whāia nei ngā pae tawhiti hōu, hihira anō hoki.
To those near and far, greetings to you all. We look forward to you bringing your valuable skills, experience and knowledge to join our team aboard the forever moving waka, Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE). This is the call, to rise to the occasion, and help guide New Zealand export businesses to exciting new horizons.
Be based in Beijing and use your commercial experience to help New Zealand companies grow in Greater China.
Who we are: Ko Te Taurapa Tūhono tēnei
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) works with some of New Zealand's most innovative and forward-thinking companies, helping them grow internationally. Our people are based in 50 offices, working across 24 time zones and 40 languages to support New Zealand businesses in over 100 countries.
What you will be doing: Te whakamahere
The Trade Commissioner role in Beijing is one of NZTE's most important roles globally, helping New Zealand companies grow in a dynamic and fast changing economy. You will be leading a diverse team of experienced business development managers whose networks and knowledge are vital to achieving good outcomes for New Zealand companies.
You will provide in-market connections and advice that will enable customers to navigate the Beijing market successfully and build the profile of New Zealand exports. You will represent New Zealand at key business events and you will play an important role in implementing NZTE's strategic priorities in Beijing and across Greater China. You will also work closely with a team of customer managers based in New Zealand.
What you will need to be successful: Ō Pūkenga
We are looking for someone who is agile, with a commercial mind set and passion for growing New Zealand businesses. In previous roles you will have been responsible for business development, marketing, sales or strategy and have an understanding of the fast-paced change of the Chinese commercial environment including the impact of e-commerce and other trends.
In this role you will need to be adept at advising NZTE customers on successful paths of 'go-to-market' or expansion strategies. You will need to be comfortable with having strategic conversations with companies up to board level, where you will provide insights to ensure customer understanding of local complexity and be secure at operating in a multi-layered ecosystem. You will have exceptional relationship and influencing skills and be a confident and credible communicator. You will demonstrate your leadership and commitment to growing yourself and your team.
Why you'll love working here: Nau mai ki Te Taurapa Tūhono
You will love this role if you are looking to diversify your career by building your knowledge of other sectors and gaining exposure to the public sector. You will be passionate about representing your country and working alongside a highly committed team who want to make a difference to New Zealand. You will love leading and developing a team and be excited to be part of the senior leadership team implementing NZTE's strategy for Greater China.
What's next: Te ara ki tua
For more information please read the position description and if this sounds like your next career move, apply online. Applications close midday Tuesday 14th December 2021 (NZST).
Before applying, please review the notes below regarding eligibility for this role.
- Our successful candidate must be a New Zealand Citizen;
- This is an international posting with a minimum duration of 3 years. The preferred candidate will be subject to a number of vetting processes, including New Zealand national security clearance that you must be eligible for.
Please note: We are currently implementing a vaccination policy at NZTE. Further details will be available through discussions with a Talent Acquisition Specialist if we progress your application.
NZTE is committed to uplifting the mana of Māori as tāngata whenua and recognise Te Tiriti ō Waitangi/ the Treaty of Waitangi as Aotearoa's founding document.
Applications close: Tuesday 14 December 2021, 12pm NZDT
Apply now
At New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) we are a passionate people-focused team and an equal opportunity employer. We seek diversity of thought; welcoming and encouraging you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity, or disability. We offer a great work/life balance offering flexibility, health and wellbeing guidance, manaakitanga, career growth, amazing international connections, and a fantastic culture!
If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Trade Commissioner - Beijing (nzte.govt.nz)
