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Communications and Outreach Position
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade works to advance and protect New Zealand’s security and prosperity interests abroad and is the channel through which the government promotes its international agenda and deals with other countries and organisations.
The Economic and Trade Programme within the Ministry leads the country’s trade negotiations with a range of countries as well as negotiations at the World Trade Organisation (Doha Development Round). In support of this work the Ministry undertakes, within New Zealand, extensive domestic communications, consultations and outreach.
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person in a management role to coordinate broad communications strategies across all areas of the Ministry’s engagement with its domestic trade and economic stakeholders. These include representatives of business, trade unions, Maori, academic groups, non-government organisations, local government, media, and other government agencies engaged in trade negotiations.
Key responsibilities of the position include:
The successful applicant will report to the Ministry’s Deputy Secretary, Trade and Economic Group. The applicant will be experienced in dealing with domestic stakeholders, have an ability to think strategically and an appreciation of the domestic interests involved in the external trade and economic areas.
For further information, including the position description and application instructions, please refer to the links below.
You must be a New Zealand citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government security clearance.
Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday 10 September.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade works to advance and protect New Zealand’s security and prosperity interests abroad and is the channel through which the government promotes its international agenda and deals with other countries and organisations.
The Records Management and Archives Specialist (Systems) is a new two year fixed term part time contract position based in the Knowledge Services Division working 20 hours a week. It provides records management systems advice, instruction and support to divisions delivering International Aid. It also works as part of the Ministry Records team helping manage Ministry records databases and spreadsheets and related project work.
The successful applicant will have:
For further information, including the position description and application instructions, please refer to the links below.
You must be a New Zealand citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government security clearance.
Applications close at 4.00pm on Monday 6 September.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade works to advance and protect New Zealand’s security and prosperity interests abroad and is the channel through which the government promotes its international agenda and deals with other countries and organisations.
The Records Management and Archives Specialist is a new two year fixed term contract position based in the Knowledge Services Division. It provides records management advice, instruction and support to divisions delivering International Aid. It also works as part of the Ministry Records team helping to develop operational records management policies, manage records systems and facilities, deliver information and records management training across the Ministry and support the management of a robust records access programme.
The successful applicant will have:
For further information, including the position description and application instructions, please refer to the links below.
You must be a New Zealand citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government security clearance.
Applications close at 4.00pm on Monday 6 September.
The New Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations and World Trade Organisation in Geneva is seeking an Executive Assistant to support New Zealand’s engagement with World Trade Organisation, plus to provide policy and administrative support to the New Zealand Mission.
This is a locally engaged position based in Geneva. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a New Zealand government security clearance. The Mission does not provide assistance with airfares or accommodation. A competitive salary is provided.
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for:
It is expected the successful appointee will be available to commence duties by 1 November 2010 or earlier if possible.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should ideally have a good tertiary education. Previous organisational support, corporate, or policy development experience is an advantage. Strong oral and written communication skills in English, and French at least to intermediate level. An appreciation of New Zealand’s foreign policy context and priorities will be an advantage.
Enquiries and Applications
Applications close on Thursday 2 September 2010 and it is expected interviews of shortlisted applicants will be conducted in week of 13 September.
Applicants from New Zealand will be interviewed by phone.
Enquiries and applications, including curriculum vitae and the names of two referees, should be sent to mission.nz@bluewin.ch to the attention of Attaché.
Postal applications can be forwarded to New Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations, P.O.Box 334, 1211 Geneva 19.
