Director New Zealand Trade Development Centre Taipei
Be based in Taipei and use your commercial experience to help grow New Zealand companies in the region.
This is an international leadership role, based in Taipei, Taiwan.
You will be responsible for growing New Zealand exports into this vibrant economy. We are looking for a commercially focused individual to lead our team of local business development managers, work within a senior regional lead team, develop influential business networks, and deliver strong business results.
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 markets.
What you'll be doing: Te whakamahere
As our Director - New Zealand Trade Development Centre, in Taipei you will lead a dedicated team of business development managers whose in-market knowledge and commercial networks help grow NZTE customers (New Zealand Exporters) into Taiwan. We are looking for someone to inspire, coach and effectively direct and align the team and its resources to deliver outstanding results for our customers.
In a market where the ANZTEC trade agreement provides a platform for our trade, you will build new and leverage established business partnerships to open new opportunitiesfor our exporters.
As part of the Greater China Leadership team, you will collaborate with other senior leaders, playing a significant role in implementing strategy and achieving NZTE's goals across the region. The region has five offices across Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei. This role will be based in the New Zealand Trade Development Centre in Taipei.
What you'll need to be successful: Ō Pūkenga
We are looking for an individual who is agile, with a commercial mindset and passion for growing New Zealand businesses, in particular, into Taiwan.
Leadership is key and you will need to illustrate the steps you have taken to build your leadership capability and experience including in the areas growing teams and individuals, demonstrating and building mana among the team and networks, and working alongside other leaders to deliver on strategy. With any number of new opportunities available, you will also be well organised and have strong decision-making skills to manage and direct resources to deliver the best results possible.
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.
You will have exceptional relationship and influencing skills and be a confident and credible communicator. 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
This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a truly international organisation, and to use your commercial skills and experience to support New Zealand companies grow in the Taiwan market and as part of the Greater China region. The role provides exposure to leading multinational companies in Taiwan as well as some of New Zealand’s leading exporters doing business in the region.
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.