Project Manager – Trade Missions and Events

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.

Who we are:  Ko Te Taurapa Tūhono tēnei

Here at NZTE we use our extensive knowledge and global networks to help New Zealand exporters of all sizes connect to the right partners and investors.  By supporting New Zealand businesses, we boost New Zealand's economy and reputation, and help to share what's special about New Zealand with the rest of the world.

Our award-winning Missions and Events team deliver world-class experiences, engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders both domestically and internationally. We take great pride in planning, creating, and delivering virtual, hybrid and physical trade missions and business events in a variety of sizes and formats for the good of New Zealand.

What you will be doing: Te whakamahere

This is a pivotal role in a team of experts that deliver world-class business events. You will ensure we embrace and embed digital innovation and best practice for how we manage the delivery of NZTE’s accountabilities, with a particular focus on international trade missions plus other projects that arise within the Missions and Events team and Customer Solutions Group.  You will lead complex projects, building and managing relationships internally and externally to enhance trust and confidence in the team and our capabilities. You will be a master of all, with the ability to:

· Initiate and facilitate skilful collaboration within NZTE and across NZ Inc, particularly with our international teams, and between NZTE and other organisations, NZTE customers and government agencies

· Build organisational trust and confidence in the Missions and Events team and Customer Solutions Group

· Ensure the Missions and Events team is viewed and utilised as a trusted advisor by our One Global Team.

· Manage multiple projects with autonomy, pro-actively managing risks, issues, and quality to optimize project delivery while planning and monitoring budget allocation

· Continually monitor and refine processes and systems to ensure best practice and consistency

What you will need to be successful:  Ō Pūkenga

You will be a great communicator, resilient, well organised and the type of person who loves to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in! You will enjoy autonomy and bring experience to deliver to a high standard, at times with few details, with the skill of developing strategic and operational plans. Your passion to deliver, eye for detail and conscientious approach to your work will ensure team fit and will play a key part in your success. Ideally you will understand and bring knowledge of NZ Inc, fostering collaboration internally and externally. You will be known as a trusted advisor, great with influencing and the ability to motivate and lead physical and virtual project teams.

Why you will love working here:  Nau mai ki Te Taurapa Tūhono

At NZTE it’s all about the people.  We’re deeply connected to the diversity of our people across the globe and embrace how that drives our organisation and the country forward.  Our teams are interdependent, embracing flexibility and collaborating closely.  You will love this role if you are looking for a challenge and the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to a truly global organisation.

What’s next: Te ara ki tua

Please have a read of the PD for more detail – PM - Trade Missions and Events

If you are wanting to be part of a team known to deliver world-class experiences, apply now!

Applications close 9am NZDT Monday 7th March 2022.

Please note: you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to apply for this role. NZTE has a vaccination policy, 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.