New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) is seeking a Business Growth Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in downtown Vancouver. The role involves supporting New Zealand food, beverage, and consumer goods companies to enter, scale, and grow in the Canadian market. Responsibilities include identifying growth opportunities, providing strategic advice on brand development, market entry strategies, distribution channels, and connecting businesses with commercial networks. The ideal candidate should have experience scaling businesses in Canada, expertise in consumer goods sectors, strong relationship-building skills, and commercial acumen.
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) is seeking a Business Growth Advisor to join our Canadian team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in downtown Vancouver. Our purpose is to grow New Zealand companies internationally, bigger, better, faster, for the good of New Zealand.
This role supports ambitious New Zealand food, beverage and consumer goods companies to enter, scale and grow in the Canadian market.
As a trusted advisor, you'll work closely with a portfolio of New Zealand food, beverage and consumer goods companies, helping them accelerate growth across Canada and build long-term market success. You'll bring commercial expertise, market knowledge and industry networks to partner with kiwi companies to identify growth opportunities, strengthen brands, expand distribution, and navigate the complexities of operating in the Canadian market.
The role is based in downtown Vancouver and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. Light travel (up to 2-3 times per year) within North America may be required to attend customer meetings, industry events and team activities.
This role is banded at VAN L17 with a salary range of CAD $125,000 - $135,000 per annum. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity. While opportunities beyond the initial term may arise, any extension will depend on organisational needs at the time.
Applicants must have an existing authorization to work in Canada for the full term of the opportunity. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.
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 organisation. We support our team with flexible working options, technology, development opportunities and wrap-around support so you can bring your whole self to work.
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