New Business Development (Sales)Government (Government & Defence)Full timeUse your commercial experience to help grow Food and Beverage and Consumer Goods Maori businesses internationally for the good of Aotearoa.This role is based in Auckland.Who we are - Ko Te Taurapa Tuhono teneiAt Te Taurapa Tuhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) we use our extensive knowledge and global networks to help Kiwi businesses turn their global ambitions into reality. By supporting export businesses, we boost Aotearoa's economy and reputation, and help to share what is special about Aotearoa with the rest of the world whilst fulfilling our purpose.What you'll be doing - Te whakamaherePartner with a portfolio of Maori customers across food and beverage and consumer goods. You'll bring your commercial credibility, exceptional relationship building and external stakeholder management skills along with a collaborative approach to achieving collective goals for growing export.Listen and understand customers in your portfolio to understand their kaupapa, their challenges and opportunities and assist them with our networks and exporting services to achieve their international growth goals.Help attract ambitious Maori exporters to bring into the Te Taurapa Tuhono | NZTE customer portfolio.What you'll need to be successful - O PukengaCommercially minded, customer centric and a strong communicator who is able to connect to our customers with empathy, credibility and commercial reality.You will understand the context and dynamics of Maori business and will have the ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders both internally and externally.Your commercial experience may have been gained from within one industry however, this is not a deal breaker as your dynamic learning ability, energy, interest and drive to help Maori businesses to succeed is more important to us.This is a culturally led, commercially capable role where we will proactively support your te ao Maori journey throughout your career with Te Taurapa Tuhono.Why you'll love working here - Nau mai ki Te Taurapa TuhonoImmersive opportunity to support the growth of the Maori Economy.Personal Development Plans & Fund + Coaching Programmes + Subsidised Study.Flexible Work Options + EAP + 5 weeks Annual Leave + Generous Parental Leave.For more information about the benefits of working at NZTE - Life at NZTE.What's next - Te ara ki tuaFor more information on the responsibilities of this position, you can view the position description by clicking here - Position Description.Applications close Sunday 12th January 2025, 11:59pm NZDT. We will be reviewing applications as they come through and may close the ad early if we find the right person for the role.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, 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 Specialist.
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