Regional Marketing & Communications Manager – Australia Pacific

About the role

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is seeking a Regional Marketing and Communications Manager for the Australia Pacific region, based in Sydney CBD. The senior‑level position blends strategic planning with hands‑on execution to deliver integrated marketing programmes that support NZTE’s customer‑focused outcomes across Australia and the Pacific.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and deliver integrated marketing, communications and customer programme plans aligned with regional priorities.
• Lead programme planning, project delivery, budget oversight, process improvement and reporting for key initiatives.
• Act as a trusted MarComms partner and advisor to senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Connect multiple activity streams into coherent programmes, prioritising work, reducing complexity and managing risks.
• Provide guidance, clarity and momentum to project teams and workstreams without direct line‑management authority.
• Ensure all activities adhere to NZTE’s brand standards and meet market, customer and stakeholder expectations.

Required profile

• Commercially minded marketing generalist comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.
• Strong operational and project‑management capability with experience translating strategy into practical plans.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in matrix or complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience developing and delivering integrated marketing programmes across events, digital channels, communications and customer initiatives.
• Budget management, process improvement and continuous‑improvement experience.
• Excellent relationship‑building and coaching skills, with a track record of mentoring team members.

What we offer

• A highly connected global team that values curiosity, collaboration and impact.
• Opportunities to experiment, continuously learn and influence senior‑level programme direction.
• Exposure to high‑profile customer programmes and complex stakeholder networks across government, industry and international markets.