: }5 b* P- ^5 q! jPOLICY ADVISER/INTERPRETER 5 P* M! }4 v- \) f: INEW ZEALAND EMBASSY, BEIJING * E O& K; E, |8 f , Y9 w9 `4 R6 S4 wThe 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. : b; ] B- u3 I# r+ e3 n ( N: g$ `- G) ~$ @) ~+ L6 RKey tasks: 8 o! a2 e' R, V- q • Undertake research and analysis. 9 k' |9 o0 e, O& q8 B" y • Provide policy advice and reporting on trade/economic developments in China.( u8 S; ?9 R2 U! `% l" ?
• Build up a network of contacts in relevant Chinese agencies and institutions. " E: P1 X: ]& K • Assist with arranging visit programmes and meetings for New Zealand ministers and officials.: o* l6 u, N* A% r- v
• Provide accurate interpretation (Chinese/English and English/Chinese) at official meetings. 6 S& k2 J* }8 \3 I • Translate official correspondence. # |7 _5 A* ^9 q$ i' k( l ; Z7 L9 L( l8 i, G! A5 ^
& o3 l; m4 G# UThe Embassy is looking for the following skills and capabilities:% Z4 t& S% e2 \7 X9 C2 G* F
• High degree of oral and written proficiency in both Mandarin Chinese and English. 9 W+ w! w- l& Y+ R' I5 Z • Translation and interpretation skills. ) ?& o$ r4 X! f: i6 C9 N • Relevant tertiary qualification4 }: j! v0 t: b" j
• Research and analytical skills. % Z7 Z0 o6 x6 g( p# w& b2 } • Well organised, able to manage a large workload. ' K$ [, G/ w' _ • Strong initiative, a problem solving mentality, and ability to work independently on tasks. 5 S8 }: D8 H7 i, L0 u, h
• Flexibility and adaptability. - v' z/ B& m: E • Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with other team members. 7 M0 v* ~ P# H# ?# ^8 @$ o# r • Familiarity with the working environment in China, including government systems.% O6 K9 w5 ^% Z( K: \% `
• Developed computer skills (particularly MS Office, internet research capability).% l# P8 B. Z+ E$ C8 R
• Knowledge or experience of New Zealand an advantage. ( U5 o8 w, w0 b- k" R0 \& U& g5 n% W+ N& B% ]- K$ F
Applications should include a resumé/CV and a cover letter. ( ?/ O: v8 U9 p I | ) O: G% x, e8 C3 D$ u. o9 NPlease complete your application in English and forward by email to: guy.lewis@mfat.govt.nz 5 I% y& v4 A) e& r $ m u9 j( N5 x n+ Y8 aPOLICY ADVISER/INTERPRETER VACANCY: ~* x( A4 O# ^* U2 I; ?. v l
New Zealand Embassy; E& X8 s0 R6 d4 p
3 Sanlitun Dongsanjie, Chaoyang District 7 T, c- s. L& Z: s* k) i& b# x9 FBeijing 100600, CHINA , z) Y5 e/ K0 m & V0 {$ g+ }% Z7 v5 L7 f0 a
Applications close Monday 7 May. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.