This role is based in our NZTE Singapore office
Who are we | KoTeTaurapa Tūhono tēnei
Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the government agency charged with helping New Zealand businesses to grow internationally. 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.
What you’ll be doing | Te whakamahere
Singapore is the dynamic, innovation hub of Asia, and often New Zealand companies first step into the ASEAN region. Our Singapore based team are looking for a well-connected and energetic Business Development Manager to help New Zealand businesses enter, grow and thrive in the local market.
This is an interesting role, with loads of opportunity for you to use your valuable experience and connections in the food & beverage and/or health and wellness space. You will proactively support New Zealand companies to develop and execute their business growth plans, identifying and providing introductions, market insights, and strategic guidance. You’ll also be involved in the ongoing identification and building of potential growth opportunities and connections.
A superb relationship manager and team player, you will be part of a global organisation working with colleagues in the broader Asia region and New Zealand to achieve the New Zealand government's economic development goals and help deliver to Singapore’s needs.
What you’ll need to be successful | Ō Pūkenga
You’ll be someone with commercial smarts and know-how to manage a portfolio of companies, you’ll use your curiosity and strategic skills in evaluating companies strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities and supporting them with market entry and growth strategies. You will be nimble, flexible, have a willingness to 'roll your sleeves up' and think outside the box.
Proven commercial acumen is critical, as is the ability to work alongside CEOs, locally-employed teams and regional partners. You will have superior communication, business consulting and relationship management skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and form collaborative relationships with others. You will thrive at networking, be well-connected in the industry, and understand the role Singapore plays in doing business in Asia.
Why you’ll love working here | Naumaiki Te Taurapa Tūhono
NZTE is a global organisation, giving you the opportunity of working with different cultures, while still being deeply connected to our New Zealand heritage. We offer a flexible, fun and stimulating environment with the unique opportunity of working alongside the New Zealand Embassy to continue to grow New Zealand and Singapore relationships.
What's next | Te ara ki tua
If you have the legal right to work in Singapore please apply now, applications close Sunday 20th October at midnight (SGT).
