Job Description
The Commercial Manager will partner with the NZ public and wider state sector, creating strategic partnerships with ministries, departments, agencies and institutes to develop their IP into solutions that can be commercialised and sold to foreign governments. The Commercial Manager will build influential relationships at senior executive level, build capability, and provide support to each agency to deliver internationally.
This role is based in Wellington.
Who we are:
The Government to Government Partnerships Team (G2G– Know How) works in partnership with the New Zealand public sector, commercialising its globally recognised expertise by selling it to foreign governments and in turn generating international revenue for the New Zealand public sector. The priority areas of expertise that G2G promotes include Education, Sustainable Food Systems (Food Supply, Food Safety), Government Innovation and Effectiveness.
What you’ll be doing:
Our Commercial Managers build influential relationships at senior executive level, provide support to and develop the capability of agencies to deliver internationally. You will use your strong commercial acumen and sector experience in education to promote New Zealand tertiary education, especially technical and vocational training, school systems and governance, early childhood education both in country and through distance education. You’ll engage and develop strategic partnerships and work collaboratively with a challenging mix of NZ and international stakeholders.
We are seeking candidates who have experience working within the Education sector and have an understanding/experience in one or more of these areas.
Distance education
Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Early Childhood Education
School Systems and Governance
Principal and Teacher Training
Education Quality Assurance
Educating for the Future
Classroom and Learner Management
What you’ll need to be successful:
You’ll be someone who thrives on working collaboratively and contributing to our positive One Global Team culture. You’ll bring international consulting, advisory, product or business development experience and an influential and consultative approach to partnering and developing business solutions. You will have experience in negotiating and structuring deals and have an eye for identifying commercial opportunities. We’ll also need you to be a high-energy individual who is ambitious, loves a challenge and prides yourself on delivering great results!
Why you’ll love working here:
You’ll enjoy being part of an internationally focused team who are commercially savvy and innovative. You will be encouraged to challenge yourself, and your career development and growth will be well supported. NZTE is a truly global organisation where we work across different time zones and offer flexibility because of this. On top of this, we also offer 5 weeks annual leave, so you can have that extra time in the year to enjoy whatever else you love doing!What’s next:
Do you think you have what it takes? Then we want to hear from you. Please check out the job description and apply now.
Applications close: Friday 19 June 2020, 4pm NZSTHow to Apply
Apply online ***** close: Friday 19 June 2020, 4pm NZST
