Join our dynamic team as a Programme Manager and drive excellence across global Trade and Investment government missions and international visits!This role is based in Auckland.Who we are: Ko Te Taurapa Tuhono teneiAt NZTE we use our extensive knowledge and global networks to help New Zealand exporters of all sizes connect to the right partners and investors. By supporting New Zealand businesses and driving foreign direct investment, we boost New Zealand's economy and reputation, and help to share what's special about New Zealand with the rest of the world.Our award-winning Missions team deliver world-class experiences, engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders internationally. We take great pride in planning, creating, and delivering Prime Minister and Minister-led trade missions, and study visits, globally in a variety of locations and sizes for the good of New Zealand.What you will be doing: Te whakamahereWe are seeking a highly efficient professional with a proven track record in programme management and stakeholder engagement. This pivotal role involves remotely managing a programme of world-class trade missions and international trade visits from scoping through delivery on the global stage. You will be the Chess Master ensuring seamless management and execution of missions from the strategic focus of a mission and pre-departure briefings through to aftercare and follow up of successful missions and visits. You will possess a reasonable understanding of Investment/Finance and be able to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, speaking the language of investment to ensure that suitable briefings and high impact programmes are developed.This is a relationship-centric role that demands a skill set tailored for high-level conversations across a network of NZ Inc stakeholders and external stakeholders in markets across the world. Your role will involve meticulous management of systems and processes, maintaining a clear line of sight on external engagement. High attention to detail is paramount, as is the ability to independently create and proof your work without the need for supervision.An outward focus, strong commercial knowledge, and an understanding of the investment and export ecosystem is essential in this role. You will understand where our team can best showcase and pitch strategic initiatives critical to investment strategies NZTE is pursuing on the global stage.What you'll need to be successful:The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of managing projects within designated timeframes and budget constraints while maintaining the highest standards of quality and scope. Your responsibilities will include proactive risk and issue management to enhance programme outcomes, ensuring both customer satisfaction and mission performance aligns with best practice and trade mission objectives. Additionally, the role requires meticulous budget planning and monitoring to achieve financial objectives.Your proficiency in planning, execution, and delivering world-class outcomes will be highly valued in this role. This role involves complex preparatory work in order to execute plans, and making informed decisions as priorities change requires a resourceful and proactive approach. You must be experienced in managing logistics, visits, and event management at a Government level including experience managing high-level/high-profile visits of VIPs and/or foreign dignitaries. Your ability to engage with stakeholders across NZ Inc. for broad mission initiatives, including international investment and large-scale visits will be crucial to your success in the role.A champion of programme methodology, you'll maintain documentation, analyse initiatives, identify and action opportunities for continuous improvement focusing on measurable performance results. Organisational savvy is key; you must be highly organised and adept at managing complex projects remotely, as this role involves minimal travel and is focused on remote management of missions.Why you will love working here: Nau mai ki Te Taurapa TuhonoAt NZTE it's all about the people. We're deeply connected to the diversity of our people across the globe and embrace how that drives our organisation and the country forward. We offer a learning environment that encourages adventure and experimentation, what better place to grow your career!We know that life isn't all about work so we will give you the right technology to allow you to work anywhere and balance your time. On top of this, we also offer 5 weeks annual leave so you can have that extra time in the year to enjoy what you love doing!What's next: Te ara ki tuaPlease have a read of the PD for more detail – Position DescriptionIf you are ready to take on this challenge and make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and cover letter.Please note: you must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this role.Applications close 19 July 11:59am NZST.NZTE is committed to uplifting the mana of Maori as tangata whenua and recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi/ the Treaty of Waitangi as New Zealand's founding document.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 recruiter.
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