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WORKING IN OUR AUSTRALIA PACIFIC OFFICES

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The Australia Pacific (AusPac) team works from offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney (our head office) in Australia.

There are 29 of us, including a regional director and three trade commissioners, working to support New Zealand businesses in Australia, as well as those exploring opportunities in Pacific Island markets, such as Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tonga.

We're responsible for:

  • helping New Zealand companies to design a local business strategy

  • helping businesses to connect with the right in-market partners

  • promoting export opportunities

  • promoting and leveraging "brand New Zealand" across the region.

We work closely with:

  • the New Zealand high commissions

  • New Zealand Police

  • New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs

  • Tourism New Zealand.

The roles we recruit most often are:

  • commercial business advisors.

Travel, visa and language requirements:

  • For some roles, you must be able to travel, domestically or internationally, although how often varies according to the position.

  • You must have the legal right to work in Australia.

  • You must be fluent in English.

  • For some roles, you might need to go through specific security clearances and vetting procedures.

Meet some of the Australia Pacific team

Our regional director supports NZTE activity in our region, representing New Zealand to industry and visiting officials, and fostering collaboration with partner agencies, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Our trade commissioners lead our in-market teams, facilitating and promoting trade and investment, and maintaining and broadening our network of business relationships.

Our Marketing team leads our in-market activities and helps to build a preference for New Zealand business.

Bella Katz

Trade Commissioner and Consul-General, Melbourne

Location
Melbourne, Australia

Hamish Campbell

Trade Commissioner

Location
Sydney, Australia

Cath Cooksley-Little

Trade Commissioner

Location
Suva, Fiji

Matt Ritchie

Trade Commissioner

Location
Brisbane, Australia

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