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Consular and Visits 2025 Adviser
- Are you keen to be involved be part of the team delivering New Zealand’s engagement with ASEAN 2025 in Malaysia?
- Do you enjoy helping people and are you keen to develop or extend consular skills?
The New Zealand High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a motivated and flexible professional to join our small, dynamic and diverse team during Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship. New Zealand will also commemorate 50 years of Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN in 2025.
This is a 12 month, full-time fixed-term role. We envisage 50% of the role will be consular work and 50% will be ASEAN events related work including assisting with logistics, briefings, social media and assisting delegations on the ground.
Consular tasks will include providing advice and assistance to New Zealanders in distress in Malaysia and Brunei as well as providing notarial and other services at the High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
You will have well developed planning and organisation skills, including an ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure. You will also be able to work autonomously and within guidelines, demonstrating use of sound judgement. You will have a strong client and team focus and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people. You will demonstrate excellent English writing and communication skills, high levels of resilience and an ability to multitask. Having studied or worked in New Zealand and/or an Embassy environment will be advantages.
The salary for this position starts at RM 6,500/month, negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
If this is the opportunity you have been looking for, please download the application and position description below for more information.
All applications must be made in English.
The successful applicant will be employed on local terms and conditions. They must have the right to work in Malaysia; and be able to obtain and maintain relevant working visas. The High Commission can provide support with the visa application process. Relocation to Kuala Lumpur is to be undertaken at the expense of the applicant.
How to apply
The application form, and a covering letter of no more than two pages, setting out why you are applying for the position and examples of how you meet the job criteria together with a non-returnable CV should be emailed to:
Administration Manager
New Zealand High Commission Kuala Lumpur
Email: klinfo@mfat.govt.nz
Applications must be received by 4:30pm local (Malaysian time) on Monday, 20th January 2025.
Team Administrator Maintenance
- Are you an energetic self-starter with a passion for maintaining property assets to the highest standards?
- Are you a team player who thrives in a dynamic multicultural environment?
The New Zealand High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a motivated facilities professional to join our administration team in 2025.
This is a permanent, full-time role. Key tasks will include:
- managing the maintenance requirements of the High Commission offices and Official Residence including implementation of forward maintenance schedules;
- obtaining quotations for maintenance work and overseeing contractors;
- assisting the administration manager with staff housing;
- overseeing the purchase of furniture, office equipment and vehicles;
- maintaining asset and hazard registers; and
- ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
Qualifications and experience:
- The successful candidate will hold a relevant tertiary or technical qualification.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Bahasa Melayu.
- Familiarity with asset management systems and databases;
- Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints and electrical schematics;
- Understanding of health and safety regulations;
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and respond effectively to emergency and unexpected situations;
- Attention to detail and ability to track maintenance schedules and tasks.
The salary for this position starts at RM 4,000/month (RM 52,000 p.a. inclusive of 13th month bonus), negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please download the application and position description below.
All applications must be made in English.
The successful applicant will be employed on local terms and conditions. They must have the right to work in Malaysia; and be able to obtain and maintain relevant working visas. The High Commission can provide support with the visa application process. Relocation to Kuala Lumpur is to be undertaken at the expense of the applicant.
How to apply
The application form, and a covering letter of no more than two pages, setting out why you are applying for the position and examples of how you meet the job criteria together with a non-returnable CV should be emailed to:
Administration Manager
New Zealand High Commission Kuala Lumpur
Email: klinfo@mfat.govt.nz
Applications must be received by 4:30pm Malaysian time on Monday, 27th January 2025