This role is based in Singapore.
Who we are: Ko Te Taurapa Tūhono tēnei
Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the government agency charged with helping New Zealand businesses to grow internationally. By supporting New Zealand businesses, we boost New Zealand's economy and reputation and help to share what's special about New Zealand with the rest of the world.
What you’ll be doing: Te whakamahere
Singapore is the dynamic and innovation hub of Asia, and often New Zealand companies first step into the ASEAN region. Our Singapore based team are looking for a well-connected and energetic Business Growth Advisor to help New Zealand businesses enter, grow and thrive in the local market.
This is an interesting role, with loads of opportunity for you to use your valuable experience and connections in the food & beverage and/or health and wellness space. You will proactively support New Zealand companies to develop and execute their business growth plans, identifying and providing introductions, market insights, and strategic guidance. You’ll also be involved in the ongoing identification and building of potential growth opportunities and connections.
This is a coaching role and requires someone commercially savvy, with a healthy dose of EQ and a proven understanding of the growth phases of F&B/Wellness companies. If you have a consulting or advisory background in these areas and proactivity is core to how you work, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note, internally this role is known as a Business Development Manager (BDM).
What you’ll need to be successful: Ō Pūkenga
You will be empathetic, taking the time to listen, understand, and ask insightful questions before recommending a course of action. Having strong influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively are imperative, along with being flexible, as the role involves working across multiple time zones.
You will thrive at networking, be well-connected in the industry, and understand the role Singapore plays in doing business in Asia.
Ideally you also bring:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a commercial role, supporting the growth of a diverse portfolio of companies.
- Proven expertise in go-to-market strategies, marketing, channel partner management, business consulting, or enterprise sales.
- Established network within the Food and Beverage and/or Health industry
- Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to changing environments.
- Familiarity with or passion for New Zealand is a plus.
Why you’ll love working here: Nau mai ki Te Taurapa Tūhono
NZTE offers a flexible and stimulating environment with a unique opportunity to develop and access world-class business networks and work with a talented, diverse, international organisation. We’re a public service organisation that cares for our team and supports them with flexible working options, technology, development opportunities and wrap around support so you can perform at your best.
If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of an organisation with a misson to grow New Zealand and our F&B/Wellness sectors, apply now.
What’s next: Te ara ki tua
Please check out the position description here, and apply with a current CV. Please include a cover letter describing why you think you are suited to this role.
This vacancy closes 11:59pm SGT 19th January 2025.
Please note that you must have the right to work in Singapore to apply for this role.
If you have any issues uploading your CV and cover letter, please send directly to: tas@nzte.govt.nz
We believe New Zealand is good for the world. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability. We also welcome applications from Veterans. If we need to make specific accommodations for you in any part of the recruitment process, please advise us.