NZA – Trade Events and Project Manager (ANZ and APAC), HEO

Job title: NZA – Trade Events and Project Manager (ANZ and APAC), HEO

Company: HM Government


Job description: Main purpose of job:This is an exciting time to join the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) in the Australia & New Zealand network and the wider Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Our work drives significant impacts on jobs and economic growth across the United Kingdom, Australia & New Zealand, and the broader Asia Pacific.We are an international department with a global presence, dedicated to helping UK businesses export, supporting inward and outward investment, negotiating market access, and championing free trade.With the UK’s bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand now in force, and CPTPP ratified, we have a unique opportunity to deepen our economic relationships across these markets.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in organising and delivering high-quality, impactful trade and investment events, as well as drive the high-profile trade policy programme work, ensuring that it aligns with our broader growth objectives and engages key stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region.A talented self-starter, you’ll be part of a small, supportive team in Auckland, collaborating closely with colleagues across the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and APAC networks.Our commitment as an employer to diversity is unwavering. We encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences and offer strong networks covering disability, faith, gender equality, social mobility, race, LGBT+, and allyship.The jobholder may be required to operate outside of their role should there be a crisis affecting the UK and NZ such as a natural disaster which requires the UKinNZ network to suspend some or all of usual business.Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:The focus of this role will be leading and delivering high-impact special events that advance trade, investment and growth objectives across the Australia and New Zealand and Asia Pacific networks, while also driving critical trade policy initiatives.1. Event Delivery

• Plan, organise, and execute impactful regional trade and investment events such as roadshows, trade missions, and conferences across ANZ, Asia Pacific and the UK.
• Manage high-profile events, including regional trade roadshows, promotional events, and targeted market-shaping campaigns, ensuring high quality and effectiveness in achieving strategic objectives.
• Promote FTA benefits and broader trade policy work to UK companies, trade associations, and other stakeholders, working closely with DBT’s delivery and communications teams.
• Build and sustain relationships with Heads of Mission, senior leaders, and business representatives to coordinate and enhance event reach and impact.
• Lead and motivate colleagues to deliver exceptional results, using innovative approaches that contribute to an effective, well-received campaign.

2. Programme Management

• Oversee the management of special event projects and trade policy work, ensuring all activities align with strategic goals and are effectively reported and evaluated.
• Lead the design and delivery of events, coordinating with stakeholders to maximise their impact on trade, trade policy and investment goals across APAC.
• Ensure robust project management controls are in place to facilitate the delivery of successful campaigns, including monitoring progress, identifying risks, and resolving issues proactively.

3. Relationship Management

• Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with government, business, and trade stakeholders to achieve shared objectives and leverage opportunities presented by the FTAs and other trade policy initiatives.
• Foster strategic relationships across government and business communities to support event delivery and amplify the impact of trade, trade policy and investment activities.

4. Trade Policy Development and Implementation

• Actively contribute to the formulation and executive of trade policy strategies that align with DBT’s overarching goals, fostering economic growth and enhancing market access for UK businesses.
• Support the continuous monitoring and evaluation of trade policy initiatives, providing data driven insights and recommendations to optimise their effectiveness and impact
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building among stakeholders through workshops, seminars, and informational sessions focused on trade policy development and implementation.
• Ensure that all events and initiatives effectively communicate trade policy objectives, showcasing the benefits and opportunities they create for businesses in the ANZ and Asia Pacific regions.
• Contribute to the creation of informative materials, reports, and presentations that outline trade policy developments and their implications for stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making and strategic engagement.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in the field of international trade through creative event delivery, stakeholder engagement, and trade policy, driving growth and opportunity for UK businesses in the Asia Pacific region.Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• Management of personal expenditure and event resources.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Evidence of success in a leadership role, providing strategic prioritisation and clear evidence of empowering others to achieve organisational goals
• The ability to work flexibly and at pace and to make sound decisions in a complex, fast-moving and multi-stakeholder environment (involving government departments, Ministers, senior officials, external stakeholders)
• Interpersonal effectiveness and strategic approach to managing delivery of complex programmes.
• Demonstrable track record of influencing and working across departmental boundaries to deliver strategic priorities
• Strong planning skills, able to identify and address risks early on and use innovative solutions to enable mitigation
• Able to work on your own initiative and under pressure across different time zones
• Minimum of three years working experience in a commercial, trade or government role
• Strong management skills; leading projects and inspiring colleagues to deliver to a high standard
• Influencing skills to inspire the wider DBT Team to think creatively and develop innovative approaches that support them to deliver a quality campaign
• Confident in communicating (both written and spoken) with senior leaders across the network, as well as business representatives.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Project planning, governance of projects, and excellent organisational skills
• Experience in the delivery of high profile programmes
• Knowledge of project and programme methods
• Experience of working in an international environment

Required behavioursCommunicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Making Effective DecisionsApplication deadline28 November 2024GradeHigher Executive Officer (HEO)Type of PositionFull-time, PermanentWorking hours per week36.25RegionAsia PacificCountry/TerritoryNew ZealandLocation (City)AucklandType of PostBritish Consulate GeneralNumber of vacancies1Salary CurrencyNZDSalaryNZ $ 109,368 pa plus up to 5% superannuation subsidy subject to an equal or greater contribution by the employeeType of SalarymonthlyStart Date3 March 2025Other benefits and conditions of employmentLearning and development opportunities:The British High Commission is committed to learning and development for all staff, placing a strong emphasis on both personal and team development.A wide range of L&D opportunities are available, with access to specialist courses and training (including in-house te reo Māori training), and our annual L&D camp.Working patterns:This role is full-time – 36.25 hours per week excluding lunch breaks.Normal office hours are 0845-1700. This role offers scope for flexible working hours, including some home working. There will be a requirement for occasional and limited out-of-hours work to support major events and visits. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a pattern of working that works best for them and the wider team. The role will require some travel in New Zealand and to Australia. Travel elsewhere in the network may be required.Due to the nature of being in contact with London, there may be times when you will need to start early or work late; time off in lieu for working additional hours will be available.Other Information:Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British High Commission are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to New Zealand local employment law.No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.We are committed to being an inclusive employer and building a culturally diverse workplace. We actively encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our culture of inclusion is underpinned by our excellent staff networks which cover disability, faith and belief, gender equality, social mobility, age, race, LGBT+, and how to be an ally.The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.Additional informationPlease note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline.”Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.For inclusivity and diversity, please remove the following personal information when uploading your CV: name, address, email address, age, date of birth, gender, and nationality.Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Expected salary: $109368 per year

Location: Auckland

Job date: Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:41:17 GMT

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