Events Manager - Mumbai at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (Mumbai, India)
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise· Mumbai, India·
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Events Manager - IndiaMumbai | New role | Regional and global exposure Who are we: Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the New Zealand Government agency that helps New Zealand businesses grow internationally. The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has entered into force, opening a new chapter of partnership between our two countries. As a result, the number and scale of our events in India have grown, so we've created this new role. You'll have a real chance to shape it with the regional marketing and communications team. You'll be based in our Mumbai office. You'll be part of our Singapore-based regional Marketing, Communications and Solutions team, which covers nine markets and nine offices across Asia. You'll work closely with our India team in Mumbai and Delhi.
What you'll be doing: Our events are about commercial growth for exporters, delivered through a world class experience. You will: Deliver commercial trade missions, pavilions, buyer meetings, VIP roundtables and programmes across India, from plan to post-event review
Why work at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
- Flexible by default: Remote work, flexible hours, flexible return-to-work options after parental leave — arrangements that work for the individual, team, and NZTE.
- Leave & wellbeing: For NZ-based employees: 5 weeks' annual leave, 10 days' sick/wellbeing leave (rollover up to 20 days), 10 days' domestic violence leave, and free annual flu vaccinations. Access to a dedicated mental health hub and Employee Assistance Programme with up to 6 confidential counselling sessions per year (extends to immediate whānau).
- Development culture: Extensive in-house training (leadership, coaching, business acumen), a highly rated internal coaching programme, support for external study fees, and international/local secondment opportunities.
- Inclusive workplace: Winner of the Leadership Award (Medium-Large Organisation) at the Diversity Awards NZ; first in the Champions for Change group to reach gender balance at all levels of leadership (40% women / 40% men / 20% any gender).
- Cultural grounding: Kia Kaha — an overnight marae-based induction for new joiners — and a strong commitment to tikanga and te reo Māori.
- Practical perks: KiwiSaver employer matching (3% per Life at NZTE page; "up to 3.5%" per the Careers page — conflicting reports, both cited below), Microsoft Surface laptop, iPhone where needed, corporate gym discounts, and Southern Cross medical discount scheme.
- Global mobility: Nearly 50 locations mean real international career opportunities; annual 'Pounamu Awards' celebrate employee achievements.
- Mission-driven work: Directly contributes to New Zealand's economic prosperity, with a strong sustainability agenda and an active employee community leading green initiatives.