Business Development Analyst

About the role

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New Zealand's international business development agency. Our North America team works across a broad range of sectors, connecting New Zealand businesses with commercial opportunities and helping them succeed in the US market.

Responsibilities

• Conducting market, customer, competitor and channel analysis
• Providing insights and analysis on the landscape, customers, distributors, partners and industry contacts to benefit the commercial growth of New Zealand exporters to the U.S.
• Leveraging research tools, data platforms, and emerging AI-enabled technologies to gather, analyze, and synthesize information into practical commercial analysis
• Preparing presentations, reports, briefing papers, and customer-ready materials
• Monitoring market trends, industry developments, and emerging opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum of three days per week in the office in Midtown Manhattan, New York
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable learning and using emerging AI and digital tools
• A collaborative approach and ability to build strong working relationships
• Curious, initiative and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• You will thrive in this role if you are naturally curious, collaborative, love delivering value to others, enjoy solving problems, and have a genuine interest in business and international markets.
• We are looking for someone who can confidently manage multiple priorities, work independently, and turn complex information into clear and actionable insights.
• You will bring: Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to turn information into clear, practical insights; Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities; Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Comfortable learning and using emerging AI and digital tools, applying them alongside data and research to generate insights and support decision-making; A collaborative approach and ability to build strong working relationships; Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn; An interest in international business, trade and helping New Zealand companies grow.

Skills

• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to turn information into clear, practical insights
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable learning and using emerging AI and digital tools
• A collaborative approach and ability to build strong working relationships
• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn

Benefits

• Flexible and stimulating environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Exposure to world-class businesses and industry networks
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand's economic success

Pay

The total compensation range for this role is USD 95,000-105,000 per annum. This range represents a 'total package' approach to compensation and includes the value of a platinum medical insurance plan, including dental and vision coverage. You may enroll in this group medical plan (pre-tax benefit) and the per-pay-period cash value of compensation will be adjusted accordingly. Alternatively, if medical plan enrollment is not desired, its value may be taken as cash-in-lieu of coverage.

Schedule

This role is based in Midtown Manhattan, New York, and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. Light travel may be required to attend industry events, and team activities. This position works standard East Coast US business hours with some evening flexibility required to work across the New Zealand morning time zone as well.

Why you'll love working here

NZTE offers a flexible and stimulating environment with a unique opportunity to develop and access world-class business networks within a talented, diverse, and global group. We’re a public service organization that cares for our team and supports them with flexible working options, technology, development opportunities, and support so they can perform at their best.

Next steps

Please check out the Position Description and apply with a current CV and include a cover letter describing why you are interested and why you think you are suited to this role.