( A& b2 l v% r" S4 ]$ yThe 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. 2 c* P5 S0 X2 E( i# z- Y6 ]2 o
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Key tasks: , K0 @4 w5 P' P7 t! t2 I: A, `4 \5 A: E • Undertake research and analysis. * f: b# S' [% Y( y7 F • Provide policy advice and reporting on trade/economic developments in China. 3 F& q# s9 e, F7 C& z- d • Build up a network of contacts in relevant Chinese agencies and institutions. & I1 Y- Q$ ~# R6 `6 W% { • Assist with arranging visit programmes and meetings for New Zealand ministers and officials.. ~2 s, T/ h9 y3 |' F" N
• Provide accurate interpretation (Chinese/English and English/Chinese) at official meetings. ' N- w; |' }: `( ^: j" e% _ • Translate official correspondence.3 O( n M8 O$ r7 i2 D1 ]9 Q
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The Embassy is looking for the following skills and capabilities: 5 ^) Q; S4 M+ G1 Y4 S9 ~* T# F • High degree of oral and written proficiency in both Mandarin Chinese and English.9 n" f, t a* s! W5 A" t8 B
• Translation and interpretation skills. 1 \: s- n$ p- I • Relevant tertiary qualification 7 W$ `5 Y8 C( E. U# z; b • Research and analytical skills." X, D" Q4 D2 \" I5 R. T& l
• Well organised, able to manage a large workload. & Y& ~* U \: X8 p • Strong initiative, a problem solving mentality, and ability to work independently on tasks. X1 q" Y9 o! @; t, w
• Flexibility and adaptability.4 _& Y7 T/ ~ ?# `
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with other team members. / c, d( d3 d- j9 v6 V3 G • Familiarity with the working environment in China, including government systems.( F! D( c4 S3 P9 {$ X4 o
• Developed computer skills (particularly MS Office, internet research capability). i$ c; R, B( K$ K
• Knowledge or experience of New Zealand an advantage./ J) Q! T5 D- `; F8 f
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Applications should include a resumé/CV and a cover letter. 1 T0 K( x+ b- f3 y/ j, w 3 I* X W) d. @% K7 g& t1 s1 WPlease complete your application in English and forward by email to: guy.lewis@mfat.govt.nz 7 \% Q" C2 r& I7 @9 H 9 k% F( L7 |3 x7 x1 e4 oPOLICY ADVISER/INTERPRETER VACANCY5 L/ Q& ]2 v8 m+ S2 ?
New Zealand Embassy ( ]8 ^- e c, s3 Sanlitun Dongsanjie, Chaoyang District 3 J( L, A# m' F5 B1 b% S% ?Beijing 100600, CHINA : i2 _% c, Z9 l) j& b 4 k- ]) K7 B3 E) M1 P9 M" v+ B
Applications close Monday 7 May. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.