Business Development Manager - Manufacturing and Technology Services

This role is based at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing.

Who we are:

At NZTE, our purpose is to grow companies internationally, bigger, better, faster, for the good of New Zealand.

We're a global team of people passionate about helping ambitious New Zealand businesses succeed on the world stage. From opening doors and building connections, to providing market insight and strategic advice, we work alongside exporters to unlock international growth opportunities.

Our Beijing team sits at the heart of one of New Zealand's most important export markets. You will work closely with customers across the manufacturing and technology sectors, helping them navigate complexity, identify opportunities, build capability and achieve meaningful commercial outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

As a Business Development Manager, you'll become a trusted advisor to a portfolio of New Zealand exporters looking to grow and succeed in China.

Working alongside New Zealand exporters, government partners, industry stakeholders and colleagues across New Zealand and Greater China, you'll:

• Coach and guide exporters through complex market opportunities and challenges.
• Help customers develop stronger market strategies and make informed commercial decisions.
• Build influential networks and connections that create value and growth opportunities.
• Identify and support commercial opportunities aligned to customer growth ambitions.
• Provide market intelligence and insights that help customers navigate change and uncertainty.
• Challenge thinking constructively, helping customers test assumptions and explore new approaches.
• Lead and contribute to customer initiatives, projects and events that support business growth.
• Work collaboratively across NZTE's global network to deliver the best possible outcomes for customers.

What you’ll need to be successful:

We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial capability with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes.

You'll likely bring:

• Experience working in or alongside the manufacturing, infrastructure or technology sectors, ideally within China or international markets.
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to understand business opportunities and challenges quickly.
• A proven ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience advising customers, clients or business leaders in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the energy and initiative to identify opportunities and make things happen.
• Sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively when needed.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine commitment to working as part of a high-performing team

The people who thrive at NZTE are ambitious for their customers, curious about opportunities, and generous with their knowledge and expertise.

You'll be someone who:

• Builds relationships based on trust, credibility and genuine partnership.
• Thinks strategically while remaining practical and customer-focused.
• Brings positive energy, initiative and ownership to everything you do.
• Values collaboration and contributes to the success of the wider team.
• Enjoys connecting people, ideas and opportunities.

You will have strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin.

Why you will love working here: 

NZTE offers a flexible, fun and stimulating environment with a unique opportunity to develop and access world class business networks and work with a talented, diverse, international team. 

What’s next:

If you're energised by building relationships, creating commercial outcomes and helping businesses succeed internationally, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a locally engaged position. You will already need to be eligible to work in China for NZTE.

For more information about the role please view the Position Description.

This role is banded BJN L17.

Applications close 11.59pm NZT Monday 24 August 2026.

 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