POLICY ADVISER/INTERPRETER

NEW ZEALAND EMBASSY, BEIJING

 

The New Zealand Embassy in Beijing is looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team as policy adviser/interpreter in the trade & economic team.  The focus of this position is on supporting New Zealand’s trade and economic relationship with China.  

 

Key tasks:

 

• Undertake research and analysis.
• Provide policy advice and reporting on trade/economic developments in China.
• Build up a network of contacts in relevant Chinese agencies and institutions.
• Assist with arranging visit programmes and meetings for New Zealand ministers and officials.
• Provide accurate interpretation (Chinese/English and English/Chinese) at official meetings.
• Translate official correspondence.

 

 

The Embassy is looking for the following skills and capabilities:

 

• High degree of oral and written proficiency in both Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Translation and interpretation skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Research and analytical skills.
• Well organised, able to manage a large workload. 
• Strong initiative, a problem solving mentality, and ability to work independently on tasks. 
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with other team members.
• Familiarity with the working environment in China, including government systems.
• Developed computer skills (particularly MS Office, internet research capability).
• Knowledge or experience of New Zealand an advantage.

 

Applications should include a resumé/CV and a cover letter. 

 

Please complete your application in English and forward by email to:

 

POLICY ADVISER/INTERPRETER VACANCY

New Zealand Embassy

3 Sanlitun Dongsanjie, Chaoyang District

Beijing 100600, CHINA

email:  guy.lewis@mfat.govt.nz

 

Applications close Monday 7 May.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.