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APEC Officer (4 Months Fixed Term)

●        The New Zealand Embassy in Seoul is seeking an APEC Officer to assist with the Post’s  delivery of the 2025 APEC year. ●        You will need to demonstrate previous successful experience in a project management  support or logistics / administration role with some policy experience. ●        Experience working in an Embassy environment, or similar, would be helpful. ●        Also you will need to show excellent English and Korean written and oral communication  skills.

If you are an enthusiastic, capable person looking for an opportunity to work in support of the New Zealand Government in 

Seoul, we want to hear from you.

 

 Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role  

 

Korea will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in 2025. The New Zealand Embassy in Seoul will, therefore, be responsible for supporting New Zealand’s participation in APEC meetings and events in Korea throughout the year. We are seeking an experienced person 

to join our team to assist with the Post’s delivery of the 2025 APEC year. APEC is a priority for the Post, with New Zealand having hosted APEC 

in 2021.

 

The position will be responsible for contributing to the advancement of New Zealand’s foreign policy interests by leading on the logistical and 

administrative aspects of New Zealand ministers’ and senior officials’ participation in APEC engagements in Korea during 2025. The position will also provide some policy support for New Zealand’s APEC policy priorities.

 

The position will be based in Seoul. Travel to other parts of Korea may be required. This is a fixed term role for 4 months from 7 July to 

7 November 2025.  The salary for this position is KRW 4,000,000 per month (gross).

 

  

 Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

 

        The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience:

 

●        Previous successful experience in a project management support or logistics/administration role with some policy experience. Experience working in an Embassy environment, or similar, would be helpful.

●        Demonstrated ability to contribute to and work within a team.

●        Well-developed planning and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure.

●        Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

●        Excellent English and Korean written and oral communication skills.

●        Experience providing accurate written translations and oral interpretation between English and Korean.

●        Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills.

●        Strong customer focus, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.

●        Strong achievement/delivery focus – with high standards including accuracy and attention to detail.

●        Ability to work proactively and autonomously and within guidelines, demonstrating sound judgement. 

●        Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, including adaptability and openness to change.

●        Ability to anticipate issues and problems and think of creative solutions.

●        Personal integrity and an honest and ethical approach.

●        High sense of discretion and confidentiality.

 

  

 Why work for us?

 

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. 

We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

 

 

 

 Mō mātou - About us

 

The New Zealand Embassy in Seoul is an office of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Our people represent New Zealand on

and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and demonstrate New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the 

Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. The New Zealand Embassy is a team of five New Zealand diplomats and 12 staff employed at post, charged with promoting New Zealand, furthering New Zealand’s interests, and providing consular 

assistance to New Zealanders in Korea.  We are a dedicated team with a strong purpose.  Our values are Courage (do the right thing), Impact (achieve for New Zealand), Manaakitanga (honour and respect others) and Kotahitanga (strength from diversity). 

 

 

 Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

 

For a copy of the position description please click Position-Description-APEC-Officer-SEL-2025_Final-v2.pdf.

 

For a copy of the application form please clickApplication-form_APEC-Officer-2025.docx.

 

To apply, please email your completed application form and your CV and Cover Letter to nzembsel@mfat.net******@*******.***.

 

Applications close midnight on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

 

Thank you.