Market Relationship Partner - Pacific

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NZTE seeks a Market Relationship Partner for the Pacific in Auckland to deepen engagement across Pacific markets, build trusted relationships with government agencies, NZ Inc partners and regional stakeholders, identify market opportunities, and connect customers to the right insights and networks. Reporting to the Market Manager (Australia Pacific) and collaborating with NZTE and regional teams, you’ll shape the regional plan, support government and business engagement, and represent NZTE at forums and events. The role rewards senior relationship management, concise briefings, and the ability to move opportunities forward in a fast, collaborative setting; Pacific market experience is highly regarded. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to show senior stakeholder influence, tangible insights, cross-agency collaboration; confirm right to work in NZ and readiness to be onsite in Auckland. Applications close July 26 at 11:59pm NZST.

This role is based in Auckland

Who we are

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New Zealand’s international business development agency. We are a diverse, hands-on, collaborative and deeply commercial organisation, working across a global network to help grow New Zealand companies bigger, better and faster for the good of New Zealand.

What you’ll be doing

We have an exciting opportunity for a Market Relationship Partner - Pacific to strengthen NZTE’s engagement and impact across Pacific markets. You’ll build trusted stakeholder relationships, identify market opportunities, and connect customers and internal teams to the right insights, support and networks.

Reporting to Market Manager – Australia Pacific and working across NZTE, NZ Inc. partners and regional networks, you’ll connect market activity with our New Zealand head office and in-market Australia-Pacific team and be a key influencer in the Pacific Working Group. You’ll support regional planning, government and business engagement, and clear, practical Pacific market messaging.

You’ll be representing NZTE at business forums, council engagements, and key events for the market that capitalise on commercial opportunities that add value for kiwi exporters.  This visible and influential role will suit someone who works well independently, enjoys senior engagement, and is energised by connecting people, ideas and opportunities. 

You’ll help deepen NZTE’s relationships and presence across Pacific markets by:

• Building trusted relationships with government agencies, NZ Inc. partners, business councils and key regional stakeholders.
• Identifying market opportunities and connecting customers and teams to improve value and outcomes.
• Contributing to the development of the regional plan of activity by linking market opportunities to customer capability and providing expert advice to enable decision making across the Pacific.
• Generate and share timely market insights, updates, and reporting, supported by clear communications and targeted content to enable effective engagement and decision-making across the Pacific region.
• Contributing to market engagement, including delegations, forums and strategic Pacific initiatives.

You’ll also act as a key conduit between Pacific-focused colleagues, Customer Managers in New Zealand and external stakeholders, helping triage information, clarify priorities and represent the region consistently.  Working with a wide range of internal teams to educate and inform customers whether in a one-on-one capacity or running 1-to-many activities to build capability and knowledge. You’ll enable the Pacific team to provide expert advice on market opportunities that supercharge NZTE’s ability to support exporters across multiple sectors, e.g. food & beverage, consumer, tech and manufacturing. 

This role is known internally as Market Manager - Pacific

What you’ll need to be successful

You’ll be a confident, proactive, commercially minded relationship manager who works well at pace and across complex stakeholder environments, bringing sound judgement, initiative and a collaborative approach.

You’ll bring:

• Senior relationship management and influencing experience, ideally across government, business or cross-agency settings.
• Strong communication skills, including clear briefings, quick information triage and practical insights.
• The ability to spot opportunities, connect people and keep work moving in an organised, purposeful way.
• A collaborative style, commercial or strategic awareness, and confidence representing NZTE in senior settings.

Pacific market experience, familiarity with NZ Inc. partners, international organisations, or reporting and insight-led work will be highly regarded. This role will suit someone curious, polished, adaptable and motivated to build networks and make things happen.

Why you’ll love working here

NZTE offers a flexible, purpose-driven environment where you can contribute to New Zealand’s international success while working with talented colleagues across New Zealand and globally.

This varied role offers scope to influence Pacific market engagement, build senior stakeholder networks, and contribute to strategic, relationship-led and customer-focused outcomes in a supportive organisation that values flexibility, development and diverse thinking.

Learn more about NZTE culture here

What’s next

For more information, please refer to the Market_Manager_-_Pacific_PD.  If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and cover letter and join us in helping New Zealand businesses grow internationally.

Applications close Sunday 26 July at 11:59pm NZST.

Please note, you must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this role. 

This is a NZ L17 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 Partner.