NSW TRADE AND INVESTMENT COMMISSIONER – JAPAN & REPUBLIC OF KOREA Investment NSW drives economic growth and prosperity for the people of NSW by bringing together business and government to deliver on the government's strategic priorities and boost the state's innovation, industry, investment and trade. We do this by: Growing a sustainable and resilient NSW economy Stimulating the creation and growth of innovation intensive businesses in target sectors Leveraging NSW's international network to showcase NSW in priority markets and help build export capability Investment NSW is seeking to appoint a strategic and commercially astute individual as the Trade and Investment Commissioner (TIC), Japan and Republic of Korea. Based in Tokyo and overseeing operations in the region the TIC, Japan and Republic of Korea is the NSW Government's senior representative driving greater engagement and enhanced economic opportunities between NSW and the region. The TIC, Japan and Republic of Korea is expected to deliver commercial outcomes for NSW by facilitating inwards investment, assisting NSW businesses to export, and identifying and nurturing strategic commercial and institutional relationships. The successful candidate for this locally engaged position will be a senior and experienced commercially astute leader who can represent NSW's whole-of-government strategic interests across the region, and brings to the role a deep familiarity of Australia, Japan and Republic of Korea. The candidate will possess: A strong understanding of the Japanese and Republic of Korea markets Detailed knowledge of NSW's domestic capabilities and priorities Experience working collaboratively across government and with industry to facilitate trade and investment opportunities for NSW A record of leading geographically diverse teams The ability to implement strategy to ensure positive client outcomes Outstanding communication skills Profiling NSW's economic and business credentials across the region, including developing networks of C-Suite executives, business groups, and commercial and government stakeholders to capture commercial outcomes for NSW is essential for this role. Tertiary qualifications including postgraduate qualifications in international relations and trade, economics, public policy/administration, business management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience and training will be required. Further details on this role may be obtained from the consultant assisting with this recruitment: Fiona Lavan, Managing Director, Stanton Chase Email: The closing date for applications is Friday 5 July 2024
