New Zealand Trade and Enterprise - Member - Strategic financial acumen

About New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)

As the Government’s international business development agency, NZTE’s purpose is to grow companies internationally — bigger, better, faster — for the benefit of New Zealand. NZTE works to increase New Zealand companies’ international success by helping them boost their global reach and build capability, as well as attracting investment that benefits New Zealand. It does this using its knowledge and international connections. For more information about NZTE and the Board see their website.

Person specifications - Member

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced governors motivated to contribute to building of a more prosperous and sustainable economic future for New Zealanders with the following skillset:

Skillset two: Strategic financial acumen 
•    Proven governance experience of high performing entities
•    A genuine interest in the work of NZTE and its economic importance for New Zealand
•    Demonstrated strategic financial leadership within a complex business, ideally with an international focus 
•    Finance professional experience – able to interrogate the financials and evaluate spending and investment opportunities, audit and risk experience. Ideally a current or former Chartered Accountant. 

Additional skills, experience and attributes sought
•    Strategic agility, vision and ambition
•    Proven business and commercial acumen
•    Connections to the primary sector industry
•    Stakeholder and relationship management experience 
•    Understanding of public accountability
•    Proven track record in the trade and export arena

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

How to apply

For more information about this role, please see the position description: NZTE Member position description

Applications close at 11.59pm on 8 November 2024.

For further enquiries about the position, email: boardappointments@mbie.govt.nz