Trade Expert for Primary Industries

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry For Primary Industries (Mpi) Full time
About the Role
We are seeking a Trade Expert for Primary Industries to join our team within the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in international trade or primary industries and be able to provide specialist expertise in developing and maintaining bilateral trade access conditions.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical clarifications, advice, and interpretation on trade access issues
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with overseas competent authorities and international partners
- Participate in bilateral trade access negotiations and technical discussions
- Draft and review trade access conditions, legal notices, and technical submissions

Requirements
- Relevant experience as a senior policy analyst or specialist adviser
- Strategic thinker with the confidence and judgement to navigate complexity and deliver outcomes
- Strong organisational and political nous, knowing how to get decisions made and turned into action
- Ability to represent MPI with credibility and confidence in a collaborative team environment

About Us
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and primary products. We strive to make MPI a great place to work for all.

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