The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is the Seeking
Governments’ principal adviser and negotiator on foreign  We are looking for people with previous
and trade policy issues. Through its diplomatic and
public or private sector experience; recent
consular service, it is charged by Government to ensure
graduates ; and university students in their
that New Zealand’s voice is heard abroad, that our security
final year of studies. Successful candidates
and economic interests are advanced and that the rights
will demonstrate the following qualities:
and safety of New Zealanders abroad are protected.
 Strong sense of New Zealand identity and an
interest in international issues
A career as a Foreign Policy Officer
 Resilience and adaptability to serve overseas
During your career with the Ministry you will have the
in varying environments
opportunity to work and develop foreign policy expertise
 Excellent analytical skills
in a broad range of areas; political, economic and trade.
 High level of oral and written
You will start in Wellington working in one of our policy
communication skills
divisions and progress to being assigned as a diplomat
 Proven ability to interact and work effectively
to one of our 53 overseas posts. The career pattern is of
with a diverse range of people
alternating assignments in Wellington and overseas with
the length of an average posting being three to four years.
Degree/Disciplines
You will have an excellent academic record and
Why the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade?
will hold, or will be completing, qualifications
“There is something new to do nearly every day, which
such as:
means you have the opportunity to extend yourself and do
 An honours degree
new things that you didn’t think you could do…it’s great to
 A postgraduate degree in any discipline
be involved in world events like attending prime ministerial
 A conjoint degree that includes Economics,
talks between Japan and New Zealand.” Rachel Stevens,
Law or Science
Foreign Policy Officer.
Foreign languages are a bonus.
MFAT is one of the few work-places where you can have
a diverse and exciting lifetime career whilst staying in the
How to apply
one organisation. Throughout your career you will be:
Applications are submitted online via our
website, www.mfat.govt.nz
 Working for New Zealand, contributing to your country’s
security and prosperity
When to apply
Our recruitment drive commences March
 Challenged to be your best
each year. Adverts are on our website and
 Working overseas in a variety of countries and regions
in national papers. We also visit University
 Working in an environment of regularly changing issues campuses in conjunction with our drive.
and challenges
Eligibility
 Supported by learning and development opportunities New Zealand citizenship and be able to obtain
The Ministry is committed to promoting equal
and maintain a Government security clearance.
employment opportunities and aims to recruit and support
Position locations
staff that can represent New Zealand in all of its diversity.
Start in Wellington with progression to
overseas posts.
Further information
www.mfat.govt.nz
Also search for ‘Diplomat’ in the www.careers.
govt.nz website.
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