New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is New Zealand’s government agency for economic development and international trade. Its teams help New Zealand businesses expand overseas through export guidance, market intelligence, international networks, practical resources, workshops, and growth funding solutions. The agency works with exporters at different stages of development, connecting them with overseas markets and supporting trade relationships, partnerships, and market entry.
Regional Marketing and Communications Consultant – New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Partner with North American sector teams to shape regional marketing and communications for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Support exporter growth through campaigns, events, content, trade missions, and commercially focused initiatives.
United States
California
New York$115,000 – $130,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredCommunicationsDescription
- Serve as the principal marketing and communications partner for two North American sector teams
- Build trusted working relationships with Trade Commissioners and Business Development Managers
- Own delivery across events, trade missions, conference booths, campaigns, and integrated marketing programs
- Coordinate sector teams with specialists in research, digital solutions, content, and event management
- Manage region-wide activity spanning trade media, social media, and brand representation
- Create marketing strategies for major conference activations
- Support the execution of sector growth plans
- Produce targeted content and marketing materials for New Zealand exporters
- Travel regularly to designated regional offices and potentially to special events and trade shows throughout North America
- Connect marketing work to commercial priorities and turn ideas into delivered initiatives
Requirements
- Demonstrated background in marketing, communications, event marketing, account management, or another related customer-facing discipline
- Highly capable written and verbal communicator
- Strong record of developing productive professional relationships
- Able to influence, collaborate, and earn trust among varied stakeholders
- Commercially minded, curious, and sound in judgement
- Established project management capability
- Skilled at taking initiatives from concept through execution while managing competing demands
- Comfortable working through uncertainty in a fast-moving environment
- Able to perform effectively under pressure
- Must hold appropriate immigration status to work in the United States
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
- Employment visa sponsorship is not available
- Application must include a CV and brief cover letter
Benefits
- Platinum medical insurance with dental and vision coverage
- Parking provided for the Los Angeles office, or a cash-in-lieu alternative
- Medical coverage can be taken as a pre-tax benefit
- Cash-in-lieu is available for those who do not enroll in the medical plan
- Collaborative environment within a global team
- Opportunities for learning and development
- Intellectually challenging work
- Equal opportunity employer with an inclusive workplace
- Interview accommodations available when required