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Join the Beachheads programme

Beachheads is a two-year programme designed for high-growth New Zealand companies looking to grow internationally.

Beachheads

It connects participating companies to a network of advisors who can provide detailed insights into doing business in specific international markets, and provide valuable advice and contacts that can plug companies into the right partners and potential customers.

Beachheads advisors are successful private sector executives and a mix of expatriate New Zealanders and local business people. They are committed to sharing their knowledge and experience to help New Zealand businesses succeed internationally.

If your company is accepted into the programme you will be assigned an in-market advisor to provide tailored advice and, if appropriate, access to their own personal networks.

Established in 2002, the Beachheads programme has over 80 advisors located in China, Europe, India, Middle East, North America, South America, Southeast Asia, and New Zealand.  In addition to advisors, the Middle East and Japan locations offer office space. The programme is operated through a partnership between the public and private sectors.

Get information about Beachheads regions

The Beachheads programme is available in eight international regions: China, Europe, India, Japan, Middle East, North America, South America and Southeast Asia. You can find out about the advisory board members in each region and the companies participating in the programme by clicking the link below.

Eligibility and application process

Companies in the Beachheads programme typically have:

  • detailed business plans
  • an experienced management team
  • revenues of at least $5 million and are aiming for $100 million
  • an in-depth understanding of their target market
  • at least one senior manager ‘on the ground’ in the region they are applying for
  • independent governance.

Note: Smaller companies, with exceptional opportunities, sufficient capital and an experienced management team are also encouraged to apply.

How to apply

  1. You must complete an application form which asks for detailed information about your company including:
      • business plan
      • governance structure and management capability
      • financial information
      • market presence
      • economic benefit to New Zealand.
  1. You must present your application in person to the New Zealand Advisory Board.

Members of the New Zealand Advisory Board are responsible for assessing applications to join one of the Beachheads. The Board meets monthly and serves as a link between New Zealand and each of the offshore Beachhead programmes.

All companies must apply for the programme, regardless of their size or their relationship with NZTE.

To discuss the programme and obtain an application form, please contact your NZTE account manager, or if you don’t have an account manager, contact your local NZTE Office.

At the discretion of NZTE, companies may participate in more than one Beachhead region at one time.

Video: Beachheads overview

Find out how the Beachheads programme gives New Zealand businesses faster access to international networks.

Click here to view video transcript

Who to contact

For more information about the Beachheads programme, contact your NZTE account manager if you have one, or the Beachheads team:

0800 555 888 

To find out more about how NZTE account management works, read how to access NZTE programmes and services.

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