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NEW ZEALAND EMBASSY, BEIJING 9 J1 ]+ |* m) i/ J 0 x& R6 L) C, h; \8 f) @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. ~- Q4 D* @4 f
2 R G; {9 g& N0 y, h1 FKey tasks: $ N3 |2 p. q: B- q4 C! ] • Undertake research and analysis. # W' l; k t' p% W! Y. T4 g2 I+ m7 ~ • Provide policy advice and reporting on trade/economic developments in China.& ?, K w' b; `* ]
• Build up a network of contacts in relevant Chinese agencies and institutions. $ l5 f* B3 q' Q$ h/ J3 R • Assist with arranging visit programmes and meetings for New Zealand ministers and officials. 2 P1 O; R. k$ Y9 X' Q/ {: G- A • Provide accurate interpretation (Chinese/English and English/Chinese) at official meetings. 4 w4 F6 X6 H- s+ b0 W. Q • Translate official correspondence. T( A! f3 {% S5 Y. h# {- { v ; G' l3 K3 O" v+ v+ j; k# a
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The Embassy is looking for the following skills and capabilities: * F6 t: |3 ?$ D& b3 m' S • High degree of oral and written proficiency in both Mandarin Chinese and English.& _& L$ W6 E* ~1 ?$ Q) s% N9 V
• Translation and interpretation skills. 9 P4 u3 c, q1 x- { • Relevant tertiary qualification6 ]8 k R8 I; k
• Research and analytical skills./ _' z& }0 g& u; I
• Well organised, able to manage a large workload. 1 ]4 h( P1 X( R1 Y1 a2 b! ^ • Strong initiative, a problem solving mentality, and ability to work independently on tasks. ! Y2 l& ?, l" A* v1 u6 ~ • Flexibility and adaptability. % A1 S" X6 |" O3 ^6 M- p • Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with other team members. 0 T+ Y$ b6 B& O; A0 J& B$ H • Familiarity with the working environment in China, including government systems.9 v2 V$ d7 U- U
• Developed computer skills (particularly MS Office, internet research capability).% y6 d) ~ B9 ^, K9 \4 l" c
• Knowledge or experience of New Zealand an advantage. 4 H% S/ Y/ J! q5 J" p! m' }% e ) R' G+ R) @# @; wApplications should include a resumé/CV and a cover letter. + c% o6 K9 L& f4 m
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Please complete your application in English and forward by email to: guy.lewis@mfat.govt.nz 3 t6 S7 l& N1 f+ X3 h4 H1 f 0 {' _5 g, K' T# U r: J: b" ^8 yPOLICY ADVISER/INTERPRETER VACANCY1 w, }$ N% z3 F: a" b* ]! _8 B: u8 K8 G
New Zealand Embassy7 p' |% E* B- E0 a/ q, M
3 Sanlitun Dongsanjie, Chaoyang District: g9 I5 a: ^9 h" q" Y# ^
Beijing 100600, CHINA 7 E) |3 S$ ~9 ]6 t 8 N; {8 n( V. [8 g# MApplications close Monday 7 May. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.