Business Development Analyst

We are looking for a commercially savvy Business Development Analyst to work with our talented team of Business Growth Advisors, guiding New Zealand exporters entering and expanding in Canada.

This role is based in Vancouver. 

Who we are:

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the New Zealand Government’s international business development agency. We are a hands-on, collaborative and commercial team, working with some of New Zealand's most forward-thinking and innovative companies.

What you will be doing:

You will be helping New Zealand companies maximise their market entry and growth success by supporting a team of Business Growth Advisors who help our kiwi companies identify their Canadian market strategy, potential in-market partners, and growth opportunities.  To do this, we are seeking a high energy and collaborative team member to join our Vancouver team as a Business Development Analyst.  

This role provides amazing exposure to a diverse range of sectors including technology, industrial manufacturing, food & beverage, and many more. Your contributions will provide our portfolio of New Zealand businesses with key insights and knowledge to enter and grow in Canada.   

This is a varied role and covers a range of responsibilities, including:

•        Market insights gathering and analytics 

•        Competitor analysis & quick report generation

•        Partner/distributor search

•        Project and presentation support

You will use your analysis and reporting skills to provide valuable insights which enable our New Zealand companies to make better business growth decisions.   You’ll be proactive, curious, and it should be second nature to you to seek out quality information that adds value. 

You’ll be an active participant, and contributor, and team Canada’s champion in a cohort of four other Business Development Analysts who work together to support their respective teams across North America.

What you will need to be successful: 

You’ll be professional, have strong attention to detail and be quick to pick up new concepts and ideas – comfortable working across multiple projects and teams at once, with exceptional time management skills. A willingness and enthusiasm to “make it happen” should be part of your daily attitude.

You’ll be technically savvy and comfortable handling large datasets with skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and while PowerBI experience would be an advantage, it is not a must.  Beyond just crunching numbers, you'll dive into reports, media and other formats to uncover and articulate key market insights, making complex information easily understandable for decision-makers Ideally, you’ll possess an interest and experience in international business.

You'll have a continuous improvement mindset and a drive for results, comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders across North America and New Zealand. Your inquisitive nature will make you a great presenter of information, facilitating the development and delivery of routine reporting. You’ll be a lifelong learner, always eager to expand your knowledge and share insights with other. You'll love knowing that the impactful work and support you deliver enables your team to drive deeper strategic engagement with their customers.

Why you’ll love working here:

NZTE offers a flexible and stimulating environment with a unique opportunity to develop and access world-class business networks within a talented, diverse, and global group. We’re a public service organization that cares for our team and supports them with flexible working options, technology, development opportunities, and support so they can perform at their best. This is a role where you will be encouraged to grow and develop. 

NZTE currently operates in a hybrid working environment, with time required in the Vancouver downtown office as well as flexible work-from-home options. An indicative compensation range for this role is between CAD $79,000 - $87,800 per year. Applicants must be authorised to work in Canada, visa sponsorship is not available.

What’s next:

Please check out the Business Development Analyst position description and apply with a current resume and cover letter by 9am PDT Monday 28 April 2025.

Learn more about NZTE culture here: https://youtu.be/II9J2Cf7rmY 

We believe New Zealand is good for the World. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of though; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability. If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application.