Technical Development Liaison

This is a new role accountable for facilitating communication with our Japanese shareholder and providing technical and capital project support to maximise future growth opportunities.
As a key member of the Strategic Business Development team you will contribute by co-ordinating and developing business plans, develop and maintain technical compliance requirements and ensure documentation requirements set by the shareholder are met for all business activities.
About the person
We\'re looking for someone who has excellent relationship management skills encompassing a comprehensive understanding of Japanese culture and business processes. Coupled with this you must have the ability to speak and write fluent Japanese.
You\'ll have proficient knowledge of Japanese business documentation and methodologies, especially those methods associated with effective communication of technically specialist aspects.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the following:
Japanese translation and interpretation skills
Experience in presenting information in Japanese formats/logic
Japanese/manufacturing industry experience
Tertiary qualifications in business, accounting, industrial engineering, chemical engineering operations (or equivalent) preferred, we will also consider recent graduates
An understanding of both Japanese and NZ business culture is preferred
Strategic thinking capabilities
About Pan Pac
For over 45 years Pan Pac has been growing, processing and delivering quality radiata products to national and international markets. With a permanent workforce of over 400 staff, Pan Pac values the contributions of all employees and in return will provide a supportive and challenging work environment. Along with this, there are a range of benefits such as staff discounts on fuel and at local businesses in Hawkes Bay, free health checks and subsidised health insurance
If this sounds like you or someone you know, then we\'d love to hear from you!
Only candidates who have the right to work or reside in New Zealand will be considered for this opportunity. With current border restrictions in New Zealand, we are unable to assist/consider international candidates at this time.