Senior Business Originator at The Treasury, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō mātou | About Us

Here at Te Tai Ōhanga - The Treasury, we are committed to Tiakitanga (our role of stewardship) to make Aotearoa a better place for people today and in the future. We safeguard New Zealand's finances and are the Government's trusted economic advisor. Our vision is to lift living standards for all New Zealanders.

New Zealand Export Credit (NZEC) is an operational unit within the Financing, Infrastructure and Urban Development directorate within Treasury.  As New Zealand's official export credit agency, NZEC's role is to help exporters grow, manage risk and access trade finance to deliver export opportunities.  NZEC does this by providing financial services and guarantees complementary to the private sector.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

We have a rare opportunity for an ambitious Senior Business Originator to help build market awareness of NZEC's products and benefits, as well as identifying opportunities for NZEC to support exporters.   Daily tasks will also involve:

• Building market awareness of NZEC's products and benefits
• Originating and structure deals that support NZ exporter growth and NZEC's revenue targets
• Developing strong stakeholder relationships at senior levels across exporters, banks, government and international agencies
• Regular attendance of industry events to help raise NZEC's profile

This role will also involve strategic input into NZEC's product and portfolio development.

Ō pūmanawa | About You

We are seeking a well-rounded candidate with the following skills / experience:

• Extensive client-facing experience (at least 5 years experience in a similar position) preferably with experience within a bank or trade credit insurer, or a relevant international business background;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to gain understanding through listening, and to communicate technical concepts clearly and succinctly;
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders at senior levels;
• Deal execution skills - someone who is able to quickly grasp the commercial aspects of the transaction, and identify workable solutions to support the funding and/or risk mitigation of exporters;
• Strong credit, analytical and financial skills (including ability to interpret financial statements);
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, often under strict deadline pressures;
• Existing relationships with or a demonstrable interest in engaging with Maori businesses
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity, sound judgement and an honest and ethical approach;
• Interest in ensuring NZEC's marketing materials, case studies, social media and website are up to date and relevant; and
• The ability to meet the criteria required to hold an appropriate security clearance.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and high-performing team and internal opportunities across the organisation;
• An environment where excellence is recognised, and staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential;
• A workplace that values diversity and inclusion and recognises the value of your lived experiences;
• Flexible work arrangements (including working from home) and encouragement to enjoy a positive work/life balance;
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives; and
• 5 weeks annual leave for permanent full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now

Please see the Job Description for further detail or for more information and a korero please contact Peter Rowe, Head of Export Credit via Peter.Rowe@treasury.govt.nz

Rā kati | Applications close: 5pm, Sunday the 2^nd of March.  All applications must be made online. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

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