International Services

NZTE provides a wide range of services and information to help New Zealand businesses with their international market development plans. The services range from generic market intelligence to more specific customised research, for New Zealand businesses that are deemed to have the capability to internationalise. Some services are provided directly by NZTE and others are provided by external providers.

NZTE staff can assess your business plans and stage of development to determine which services will be useful for you.

Many of the services carry a partial fee that reflects the variable costs of doing business in different markets.  Please note that the services and costs in each market may vary.

• Preparing for New Markets
• Market engagement
• Monitoring your markets

Preparing for new markets

NZTE staff will assess your business plans to determine the services which services will be useful to you.  They can also recommend other options including our educational or grants programmes(link through to both).  

Customised International Market Research:

• Market structure report
  A market structure report will typically include information on market characteristics including market channels, competition and recommended next steps. These will help you determine the potential for your product or service in a new market. 
• Regulations and compliance
  A regulations check will help you establish whether your product or service will comply with market entry regulations and standards.

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Market engagement

Beachheads programme
NZTE’s Beachheads programme accelerates the growth of New Zealand companies by linking them into global communities and supporting them to establish and expand their offshore operations.

Beachheads operate in key locations around the world including Singapore, the UK, US, Dubai and Tokyo and more are planned to meet the increasing demand.

For more information visit www.nzte.govt.nz/beachheads  

Trouble shooting
New Zealand trade representatives can be engaged to help with a range of “in-market” issues on behalf of exporter clients.  We can also refer you to specialists in specific areas to help resolve issues as they arise.

Partner relationships
NZTE can investigate potential business partners in an overseas market on your behalf. Our research will identify a shortlist of the most suitable customers, distributors and/or suppliers.

Company checks
If you are unsure about the credentials of a prospective business partner, NZTE may be able to give you useful background information that is not normally provided by commercial credit services.

Intellectual property protection
While NZTE does not replicate services from commercial providers, we can give you general advice on the processes and/or procedures you may need to undertake to protect your intellectual property, and where available, contacts for expert assistance. 

Relationship Programmes
This may include setting up an appointments programme or providing advice on what you can achieve during a market visit. This service is available for selected businesses in selected markets. 

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Monitoring your markets

Market Monitoring
This programme assists clients with specific information on market developments for their particular products or services in certain markets over a set period of time.

World Bank/Asian Development Bank
NZTE can provide advice on World Bank and Asian Development Bank activities, trends, policies and projects.

ProjectLink
Project Link is an online subscription service advising of opportunities in Australia and the Pacific for engineering, marine, and building and construction businesses.

For more information visit www.projectlink.co.nz.

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Additional Information

For more information about any of these services, contact us on 0800 555 888 or email us