We are seeking a commercially savvy leader to join our Greater China Leadership team as the Trade Commissioner - Guangzhou & Hong Kong, growing export opportunities for New Zealand.
This role is based in Guangzhou, with additional responsibility for Hong Kong.
You will lead across both offices, ensuring strong focus, a clear value proposition, and sustained momentum in each market - while contributing to an integrated Greater China regional approach.
NZTE is New Zealand's international business development agency. We work with some of New Zealand’s most forward-thinking companies, helping them to grow internationally bigger, better, faster for the good of New Zealand.
What you’ll be doing:
As Trade Commissioner – Guangzhou & Hong Kong, you will lead NZTE’s presence across two dynamic markets. From Guangzhou, you will drive strategy and execution across the Greater Bay Area and Mainland China, while continuing to build momentum and impact in Hong Kong.
As a visible regional leader, you will:
What you’ll need to be successful:
We’re looking for a senior leader who can operate with both energy and gravitas across complex stakeholder environments and two distinct markets.
Highly collaborative approach, working seamlessly across Trade Commissioners, Operations, and Marketing & Comms, while breaking down silos to deliver shared outcomes.
Action-oriented with strong planning and storytelling capability, bringing clarity, momentum and engagement to both the team and exporters, and ensuring delivery is purposeful and impact-driven.
As the role covers both offices, regular travel to Hong Kong will be required.
Being able to speak either Cantonese or Mandarin would be advantageous but is not essential as language training will be provided.
Why you’ll love working here:
NZTE has a well-developed organisational culture where people are committed to the cause. The team is passionate about helping their customers succeed in the Greater China region, and you will love leading and working with great people. You’ll also enjoy being part of the senior leadership team setting NZTE’s strategy for the region and liaising with our people in New Zealand.
For more information please read the Position Description - Trade Commissioner PD, and if this sounds like your next career move, apply online with an updated CV and cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and interest in this particular posting.
Applications close 11.59pm Monday 15 June NZT.
Before applying, please review the notes below regarding eligibility for this role.
- You must be a New Zealand citizen to be eligible for this role.
- This contract will be for a minimum fixed term of 3 years with the potential to extend to 5 years. Remuneration will be a competitive Expat Package.
- This role requires various vetting procedures including a National Security Clearance
Please use this self-check tool below to find out if you might be eligible to apply for a national security clearance: Eligibility self-check tool | Protective Security Requirements
Note: The results are a guide only. If eligible, the official vetting process will still need to be completed. If you're not eligible, the factors that may contribute to this result will be provided.
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 thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, 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 Partner.
