---
title: 'Regional Marketing & Communications Consultant – North America at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise'
canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/regional-marketing-communications-consultant-north-america-new-zealand-trade-ev03vs69bp74'
type: 'job'
last_seen: '2026-10-17'
---

# Regional Marketing & Communications Consultant – North America at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

- **Company:** New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
- **Location:** Los Angeles San Francisco New York and Washington Dc, United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/newzealandtradeandenterprise/ce4e7797-73b2-4c8d-8a95-ef428a52246a

## Job description

Based in San Francisco, Santa Monica, New York or Washington DC

## The Role

Love telling stories? Nice, but not enough. Love helping ambitious New Zealand companies win in the world's largest and most competitive market? Now we're talking. We're looking for a Regional Marketing and Communications Consultant to join NZTE's North America team. This isn't a traditional marketing role. You won't wait for briefs to arrive or spend days endlessly refining PowerPoint slides. You’ll be expected to get close to the business, spot what is needed and help make it happen. You will work with Trade Commissioners, Business Development Managers and exporters to help turn strategy into commercial results. You'll become embedded in industry sector teams, helping them identify opportunities, shape plans, solve problems and connect with the right expertise at the right time. Think of yourself as part marketing adviser, part project manager, part relationship manager and connector. One day you might be developing the marketing approach for a major conference activation.  The next, you could be helping shape the implementation of a sector growth plan, developing targeted content, or creating collateral to help New Zealand exporters succeed in North America.

## Who We Are

Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New Zealand’s international business development agency. We work with innovative and forward-thinking companies, helping them grow internationally. Our people are based in 37 offices, working across 24 time zones and 40 languages to support New Zealand businesses in over 100 countries. Across North America, we help Kiwi companies grow in some of the world's most dynamic and fiercely competitive markets. We work from offices in New York, Vancouver, Washington DC, San Francisco and Santa Monica, and this role can be based in any one of them.

## What You'll Be Doing

You'll be the primary Marketing and Communications business partner for two sector teams in North America. That means: Embedding with your sectors’ Trade Commissioners and Business Development Managers to build trusted relationships. Leading MarComs delivery, including events, trade missions, conference booths, campaigns, and integrated marketing initiatives. Being the connector between your sector teams and the rest of the Marketing, Communications and Solutions team which includes research, digital solutions, content and event management specialists. Picking up some region wide marketing and communication responsibilities which may include trade media, social media or brand presence. The best relationships, opportunities and insights are built face-to-face, so regular travel to your appointed regional offices will be part of the role. You may also travel to special events and trade shows across North America. Success in this role means your sector teams see you as a trusted commercial partner, marketing activity is tied to commercial priorities, and good ideas move from discussion to delivery without drama.

## What You'll Bring

We're less interested in whether you've followed a textbook marketing career and more interested in whether you can build trust, understand commercial priorities and get things done in a way that makes people want to work with you. You'll likely bring: Solid experience in marketing, communications, event marketing, account management, or related customer-facing roles. Excellent writing and communication skills. Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across a range of stakeholders. Strong commercial curiosity and judgement. Proven project management skills, with the ability to move initiatives from idea to execution while balancing competing priorities. Comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. Importantly, you'll enjoy being close to the action and thrive under pressure.

## Why You'll Love It

This is one of those roles where no two days are alike and you will be stimulated by the diversity. You’ll work with a dedicated and collaborative global team across the US, Canada and New Zealand. We encourage learning, honest conversations, intellectual challenge and plenty of fun along the way. We believe New Zealand is good for the world, and that diversity makes our people, organisation and country stronger. We welcome applicants from every background and are committed to an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

Interested? If you're excited by the idea of working across a continent, partnering with commercial teams, travelling regularly and helping ambitious New Zealand companies succeed in North America, we'd love to hear from you. The role can be based in any one of our five North American offices. You must already have the appropriate immigration status to work in the country where you will be based. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us what you would bring to this role and an example of where you have seen great MarComs really moving the export dial!

This vacancycloses 5pm PST Monday 19 October.

Please note that salary range for this position is influenced by the specific metropolis of the applicant (Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC and San Francisco) and can be provided upon request.  An indicative compensation range for the position isUSD 103,000 - 118,000 per annum plus paid parking (in Los Angeles only) and a medical insurance plan, including dental and vision coverage.

For the Los Angeles office this is also inclusive of parking, which if not desired, its value may be taken ascash-in-lieu. You mayenroll inthisgroup medicalplan(pre-tax benefit)and theper-pay-periodcash valueof compensationwill be adjusted accordingly. Alternatively, ifmedical plan enrollmentis not desired, its value may be taken ascash-in-lieu of coverage.

Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the United States. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

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. If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

## About New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the New Zealand Government's international business development agency, helping Kiwi businesses grow internationally through independent export advice, global networks, and tailored solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Government Agency (New Zealand Crown entity) — not publicly traded
- **Headquarters**: Auckland, New Zealand
- **Founded**: 2003 (established by the New Zealand Government; not founder-led)
- **Founders**: N/A — established as a government agency (formed from the merger of Trade New Zealand and Industry New Zealand)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: International trade and economic development; export advisory services
- **Target customers**: B2B — New Zealand businesses at various stages of international growth, ranging from first-time exporters to established global players; also works with the New Zealand Government and international partners
- **Mission / Purpose**: To help New Zealand businesses grow internationally, contributing to New Zealand's economic success — trade adds more than NZ$100 billion in export value to the New Zealand economy annually and supports 1 in 4 Kiwi jobs.

## Products & Services
- **Export Advice & Capability Building**: Free independent advice, workshops, and capability programmes for New Zealand businesses seeking to enter or expand in international markets.
- **Global Networks & Connections**: In-market teams across nearly 50 locations worldwide who connect businesses with local partners, distributors, customers, and mentors.
- **Market Intelligence & Insights**: Expert research, market reports, and sector insights to guide export strategy and decision-making.
- **Trade Missions & Events**: Facilitated in-market visits, trade delegations, and virtual/in-person events that put New Zealand businesses in front of buyers.
- **Government-to-Government Facilitation**: As a government agency, it opens doors through international diplomatic and trade relationships.
- **Māori Business Growth Support**: Dedicated Te Pora Māori network and Māori capability resources to grow Māori exporters.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (government agency)
- **Key Metric**: Approximately 693 employees; annual revenue estimated at NZ$100M–NZ$500M (LinkedIn estimate, unverified); funded through New Zealand Government appropriation
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: New Zealand Government; Champions for Change; Southern Cross Healthcare (employee benefits); operates 46-country footprint including New Zealand, United States, Australia, China, and India
- **Growth Signals**: Helps over 5,000 New Zealand businesses annually; operates in 37+ locations, 24 time zones, and 40+ languages; distributed workforce across 46 countries; ongoing expansion of in-market teams and digital export tools

## Competitive Advantages
- **Government Mandate & Credibility**: Authority and trust that come with being the official NZ Government trade and development agency.
- **Global Reach on the Ground**: Teams embedded in nearly 50 locations worldwide, offering on-the-ground market knowledge that competitors can't easily replicate.
- **Data & Relationship Depth**: Decades of accumulated export success/lessons and connections across 100+ markets.
- **Māori Cultural Framework**: Deep commitment to tikanga and te reo Māori, with dedicated full-time Māori Capability Lead and Te Pora Māori network — a unique differentiator in the global trade space.
- **No-Cost Services to Customers**: Independent export advice is free to New Zealand businesses, creating broad reach and a mission-driven brand.

## Strategic Focus
- Growing New Zealand's international export earnings through high-value, high-growth sectors (including food & beverage, agritech, manufacturing, digital/tech services).
- Accelerating Māori economic development and export capability.
- Driving sustainability: carbon reduction targets, waste audits across major offices, and a full-time Sustainability Lead.
- Strengthening digital tools and self-serve export resources (e.g., MyNZTE).
- Connecting businesses across 24 time zones as a "One Global Team" to support more than 100 markets.

## Why Work Here
- **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.

## Sources
1. [nzte.govt.nz — Careers at NZTE](https://www.nzte.govt.nz/page/careers-at-nzte)
2. [nzte.govt.nz — About NZTE](https://www.nzte.govt.nz/page/about-nzte)
3. [linkedin.com — New Zealand Trade and Enterprise](https://linkedin.com/company/new-zealand-trade-and-enterprise)
4. [nzte.govt.nz — Life at NZTE](https://www.nzte.govt.nz/page/life-at-nzte)
5. [jobs.lever.co — NZTE Jobs](https://jobs.lever.co/newzealandtradeandenterprise)

## Other roles at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

- [Business Assurance Partner (9-month fixed term)](https://feeny.ai/job/business-assurance-partner-9-month-fixed-term-new-zealand-trade-and-enterprise-yw2jvc9c8vqz) — Auckland Wellington OR Christchurch, New Zealand
- [Office Manager and Consular Adviser, Vancouver](https://feeny.ai/job/office-manager-and-consular-adviser-vancouver-new-zealand-trade-and-enterprise-ve2grzw0qfkw) — Vancouver, Canada
- [Regional Marketing and Communications Consultant - North America](https://feeny.ai/job/regional-marketing-and-communications-consultant-north-america-new-zealand-258fae8sddpt) — Vancouver, Canada
- [Business Development Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/business-development-manager-new-zealand-trade-and-enterprise-berlin-0r93vctvb045) — Berlin, Germany