What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Marketing, Communications and Solutions – Australia & Pacific position at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise?
About NZTE
Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the New Zealand 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.
The Australia-Pacific (AusPac) Marketing, Communications and Solutions team supports our customers’ (New Zealand exporters’) evolving needs. We deliver a diverse range of initiatives, spanning marketing campaigns, events, Communications and PR, digital commerce, commercial networks (including NZTE’s Beachheads expert advisory program), research, capability programmes, solutions (including ProjectLink), trade delegations, and digital content. All to support customers in achieving export growth and global commercial success.
About the Role
We’re looking for an inspiring, hands-on leader to head our Marketing, Communications and Solutions team.
You will lead a talented and diverse team of seven, delivering integrated, commercially focused initiatives that help New Zealand exporters succeed across a range of sectors. As a key member of the Australia–Pacific Leadership Team, you’ll contribute to regional strategy and planning, aligning priorities with NZTE’s global direction and applying creative, data-driven thinking to how we deliver impact.
This is a highly cross-functional leadership role that blends strategic vision with hands-on execution. You’ll foster collaboration across teams and markets, mentor your people to perform at their best, and ensure our work translates into tangible results for our customers.
Based in Sydney’s CBD, you’ll work closely with Trade Commissioners and teams across Australia, the Pacific and New Zealand, as well as global peers in Marketing, Communications and Solutions, connecting ideas, markets and opportunities that help New Zealand innovation thrive on the world stage.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven leadership experience across marketing, communications, or commercial strategy — ideally in complex, global or public–private environments.
- A track record of building and mentoring high-performing, purpose-driven teams that deliver measurable commercial impact.
- Deep knowledge of the region, with a strong network and cross-cultural awareness.
- Strategic and commercially minded: able to balance insight, creativity and execution to drive outcomes.
- A test-and-learn approach: you experiment, adapt quickly, and continuously improve.
- The ability to lead through influence, navigate ambiguity, and bring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
- High emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for connecting people, ideas and opportunities to achieve shared success.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At NZTE, our culture is our superpower. We’re grounded in purpose, collaboration and trust. We experiment, learn constantly, and support each other to thrive.
We honour the mana (strength and dignity) of every person, and we’re proud to be an inclusive, equitable workplace where diversity of thought and background is celebrated.
Learn more about NZTE’s culture and purpose here: Why NZTE is a Great Place to Work and Grow Your Career.
How to Apply
For more information, please review the position description here. If you’re a dynamic leader ready to make an impact across Australia and the Pacific, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply online before 11:59pm AEDT, Monday 10 November 2025.
You must have the legal right to work in Australia.
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 though; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability. If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application.
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