Regional Marketing and Communications Manager – Australia Pacific

This role is based in Sydney, Australia.

Who we are

At New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), we help ambitious New Zealand companies grow internationally for the good of New Zealand.

Our global team works alongside exporters as they enter new markets, build valuable connections and turn their growth ambitions into reality. Across Australia and the Pacific, you’ll be part of a collaborative, internationally connected organisation where curiosity is encouraged, relationships matter and your work can have a genuine impact.

What you'll be doing

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Marketing and Communications Manager to join our Australia Pacific region, based in Sydney CBD. This is a senior-level role with both strategic and operational focus, connecting regional plans with delivery, bringing integrated marketing programmes to life that support NZTE’s customer-focused outcomes across Australia and the Pacific.

Partnering closely with internal sector teams, Brand and Content teams in New Zealand, external agencies, market partners and NZ Inc stakeholders, you will translate strategy into action, manage priorities and maintain programme momentum. While this role does not have direct people leadership responsibilities, you will coach and mentor two MarComms team members and lead through influence across the wider organisation. You’ll adeptly bring people together across functions, markets and levels to deliver work on time, on budget and to a consistently high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Shape and deliver integrated marketing, communications and customer programme plans that support regional priorities.
• Lead programme planning, project delivery, budget oversight, process improvement and reporting across key initiatives.
• Act as a trusted MarComms partner and advisor to senior internal and external stakeholders across a complex organisation.
• Connect multiple activity streams into coherent programmes, identifying priorities, reducing complexity and proactively managing risks and opportunities.
• Lead and influence across project teams, workstreams and stakeholder groups, providing guidance, clarity and momentum without direct line management responsibility.
• Ensure all activity reflects NZTE’s brand standards, market needs, customer outcomes and stakeholder expectations.

What you'll need to be successful

We’re looking for a commercially minded marketing generalist who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels. You will be comfortable switching between strategic planning and hands-on execution, balancing competing priorities and driving multiple customer-focused programmes in a fast-paced international environment.

You will bring strong integrated marketing programme capability, sound judgement, and the confidence to influence and engage across a diverse regional network. Success in this role will come from your ability to build credibility quickly, align senior and operational stakeholders, and lead delivery through relationships rather than formal authority. You’ll be collaborative and team-oriented, while also bringing an assertive approach that helps keep priorities clear, workstreams moving and delivery outcomes on track.

You'll bring:

• Strong operational and project management capability, with experience translating strategy into practical plans and delivered outcomes.
• Experience developing and delivering integrated marketing programmes across events, digital channels, communications and customer initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrix or complex stakeholder environment, gaining alignment and driving outcomes Budget management, process management and continuous improvement experience, with the ability to simplify complexity and prioritise effectively.
• Strong engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, coach, mentor and support delivery through others.
• Exposure to customer-focused, sales-led or international organisations would be valuable, as would experience in internal communications and media and public relations initiatives.

Why you'll love working here

At NZTE, you'll join a highly connected global team united by a shared purpose. We encourage experimentation, continuous learning and collaboration, while giving our people the autonomy and trust to lead meaningful work that supports New Zealand businesses on the world stage.

You’ll work across a diverse regional network, gain exposure to high-profile customer programmes and collaborate with people across government, industry and international markets. This role offers the opportunity to operate at a senior level while remaining close to delivery, influencing programme direction and execution across a regional context. You’ll have exposure to complex stakeholder environments, high-profile customer programmes and work that intersects with government-related and NZ Inc partners, with the scope to make a visible impact while continuing to grow your own capability.

What's next?

For more information, please refer to the position description Regional Marketing and Communications Manager PD

To apply, please submit your current CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the value you would bring to our Australia Pacific team.

Applications close Monday 12 October at 11:59pm Sydney time.

Please note, you must possess the right to work in Australia to apply for this role.

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.