Trade Commissioner - Beijing
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 47 offices, working across 24 time zones and 40 languages to support New Zealand businesses in over 100 countries.
What you'll be doing: Te whakamahere
The Trade Commissioner role in Beijing is an important role within NZTE’s international network, helping New Zealand companies grow in a dynamic and fast changing economy. You will be leading a 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 successfully grow in the Beijing market, and across several other key provinces in China. 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 people leaders in Greater China and with customer managers based in New Zealand. Based in the New Zealand Embassy, you will also be working alongside other key New Zealand ministries and agencies in Beijing.
What you'll need to be successful: Ō Pūkenga
We are looking for a leader who is agile, with a commercial mindset and passion for growing New Zealand businesses. In previous roles you will have been responsible for business development, marketing, sales or strategy.
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. Ideally, you will have an understanding of the fast-paced change of the China’s commercial environment including the impact of e-commerce and other trends.
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, whilst being highly organised and maintaining a focus on the impact of your work.
Mandarin language skills are advantageous but not a requirement, as language training can be provided prior to commencing in market.
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 11.59pm, Sunday 23rd February (NZT).
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.
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 or discuss with the Talent Acquisition team.