Job Vacancy: Policy Adviser
The New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office (NZCIO), which promotes trade, economic and cultural relations with Taiwan, is seeking a policy adviser covering political and cultural matters, public affairs, and consular support.
- This position monitors media and conducts research on issues of relevance to New Zealand.
- The position supports NZCIO’s engagement with a range of domestic organisations, the arts/culture sector, and think tanks/academics, as well as helping deepen connections between indigenous peoples in New Zealand and Taiwan.
- The public affairs component of the role includes managing NZCIO’s online presence, events and cultural activities.
- The role is part of NZCIO’s consular team, providing support for New Zealanders in distress.
The position requires:
- excellent research, analysis and writing skills
- an interest in Taiwan, New Zealand and cultural exchange.
- fluent written and oral language skills (both Chinese and English), including informal interpretation skills.
- competence with Microsoft Office products. Familiarity with design and film-editing software such as Canva, and with social media analytics is desirable.
- the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in Taiwan and New Zealand.
- life experience in New Zealand, such as residence or study, is desirable.
The starting salary for this position is NTD$1,185,000 to $1,300,000 a year depending on qualifications and experience. For more details of the role, please download the position description from our website www.nzcio.com(external link).
Applications close 5pm Friday 13 June 2025. All applications must be made in English. Please provide a covering letter of no more than two pages setting out why you are applying for the position and examples of how you meet the job criteria. Please send your application, together with a non-returnable CV, by email to NZCIOPolicyAdviser@gmail.com. Candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide contact details for two referees.
The successful applicant will be employed on local terms and conditions and must have the right to work in Taiwan. Obtaining and maintaining the appropriate working visa is the responsibility of the applicant. Any relocation to Taiwan is at the expense of the applicant.
