New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
501 – 1,000 Employees
B2BGovernment
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 Manager – Sydney (Hybrid)

Lead regional marketing, communications, and customer programmes that support New Zealand companies expanding internationally. Drive integrated initiatives across Australia and the Pacific while partnering with senior stakeholders and delivery teams.

Description

  • Develop and execute integrated marketing, communications, and customer programme plans aligned with regional priorities.
  • Oversee programme planning, project delivery, budgets, process improvements, and performance reporting.
  • Serve as a marketing and communications adviser to senior internal and external stakeholders.
  • Bring related activity streams together into coordinated, effective programmes.
  • Set priorities and proactively address risks and emerging opportunities.
  • Lead and influence project teams, workstreams, and stakeholder groups without direct line authority.
  • Ensure all activity aligns with NZTE brand standards, market requirements, customer outcomes, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Coach and mentor two members of the marketing and communications team.
  • Work with sector teams, New Zealand Brand and Content teams, agencies, market partners, and NZ Inc stakeholders.
  • Deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to a consistently high standard.

Requirements

  • Strong capability in operational and project management.
  • Experience converting strategy into practical plans and measurable outcomes.
  • Background delivering integrated marketing programmes spanning events, digital channels, communications, and customer initiatives.
  • Proven ability to lead through influence within matrixed or complex stakeholder environments.
  • Experience managing budgets and processes, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Ability to clarify complex information and make effective priorities.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to influence, coach, mentor, and enable delivery through others.
  • Experience with customer-focused, sales-led, or international organisations is an advantage.
  • Experience in internal communications, media relations, or public relations is an advantage.
  • A current CV and cover letter are required to apply.
  • Must have the right to work in Australia.

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time employment.
  • Autonomy and trust to lead meaningful work.
  • A culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and collaboration.
  • Exposure to high-profile customer programmes.
  • Collaboration across government, industry, and international markets.
  • The chance to work at a senior level while staying closely involved in delivery.
  • Opportunities to build capability and make a visible impact.
  • Equal opportunity workplace.
  • Interview accommodations are available.

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