Investor Manager

• Competitive salary + KiwiSaver + iPhone & Laptop + Medical Discount Scheme
• Flexible Work Options + EAP + 5 weeks Annual Leave + Generous Parental Leave
• Personal Development Plans & Fund + Coaching Programmes + Subsidised Study

This role is based in our Auckland office.

Who are we - Ko Te Taurapa Tūhono tēnei  

Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the government agency charged with helping New Zealand businesses to grow internationally. We connect investors with New Zealand investment opportunities across companies, sectors, and regions. If you are innovative with a can-do attitude, adventurous, and open to being challenged, then this might be the opportunity for you!

What you’ll be doing - Te whakamahere

Reporting to the Private Capital Associate Director, this role is a critical part of our investment activation strategy and is primarily responsible for developing and nurturing relationships to enable the successful delivery of the Investor Migrant Programme. The Investor Manager will proactively manage new and existing investor migrants to New Zealand and drive a pipeline of quality investment opportunities for them. 

Duties will involve (but not be limited to):

• Maintaining oversight of and relationships with the direct investment and managed fund pipelines
• Identification of the needs of Active Investor Plus visa applicants and connecting them with suitable investment opportunities
• Lead the development of tools and materials to manage investor migrants and develop their understanding of New Zealand and potential opportunities
• Work with the wider team to design and implement programmes that support the investment journeys of investor migrants to New Zealand
• Gather and maintain the integrity of investor migrant and related deal data in NZTE’s CRM

What you’ll need to be successful – Ō Pūkenga 

Possessing strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the Investment ecosystem, you will have a keen strategic focus in your approach to working with Investors.  Adept at building relationships with Investors and understanding their needs, you’ll effectively match them with Investment Opportunities and Products suitably aligned with and beyond their visa requirements.

Skilled in understanding the key drivers for Investor decision making, you’ll be adept at anticipating Investors’ requirements, connecting them with the right opportunity, at the right time, ensuring the best possible outcome for them and New Zealand. 

Key skillsets that will lead to your success are:

• Proven ability to network and influence stakeholders and partners in New Zealand’s commercial environment and globally
• Demonstrated commercial strategic acumen and ability to develop business relationships
• Experience with understanding and fulfilling Investor needs and drivers
• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, Commerce or Accountancy

Why you’ll love working here - Nau mai ki Te Taurapa Tūhono 

At NZTE, we are one whānau (family) and we embrace two important Māori values, Manaakitanga and Kaitiakitanga, which are focused on promoting collective wellbeing, sustainable development and collaboration. This is evident throughout NZTE, and we are pleased to say that, based on our 2022 OurVoice Survey:

• 84% of NZTE employees feel NZTE has the right balance between working from home and working from office
• 93% of NZTE employees are proud to work for NZTE
• 94% of NZTE employees believe our leaders care about their wellbeing”

We also get access to benefits including (a full list of benefits can be found here - Life at NZTE

• Tools of the trade including access to an iPhone and MS Surface Laptop
• Flexible working arrangements – mixture of working from home and the office
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Wide range of internal learning and development opportunities including having access to a highly rated internal coaching programme
• International and local secondment opportunities

What's next - Te ara ki tua 

If you are interested in joining a organisation that is all about growing New Zealand, apply now with your resume and cover letter!

Applications close 11:59pm Friday 29 September 2023.

You must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

NZTE is committed to uplifting the mana of Māori as tāngata whenua and recognise Te Tiriti ō Waitangi/ the Treaty of Waitangi as New Zealand's founding document. 

 We believe New Zealand is good for the World. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of though; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability. If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application.