Foreign policy officer, Āpiha take tāwāhi
Also known as
- Diplomat, ambassador, consul
Foreign policy officers represent New Zealand’s interests overseas and advise the Government on foreign affairs and trade issues.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$70K to $179K
Most common
$242K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Foreign policy officers
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends or be on call
- usually work in embassies, high commissions and consulates, and may travel nationally and internationally
- need to be responsible, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- develop foreign policies
- promote New Zealand overseas
- report on government decisions and money matters
- propose solutions to international issues
- work with local officials overseas
- enable selling of New Zealand goods
- give advice about environmental policies
- write reports about international trade
- tell businesses about trade rules
Enterprising
Social
Organised
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You need
- a bachelor's degree
- experience in similar work
- to pass a police check
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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