Business Development Analyst - 12 month fixed term contract

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) USA is seeking a Business Development Analyst to join our New York team on a 12-month fixed-term engagement. This role is based in Midtown Manhattan and requires a minimum of three days in the office per week, with some travel for industry events.

You’ll work closely with a team of Business Growth Advisors to identify opportunities, analyze market dynamics in the US, and provide insights across sectors including tech, AI, manufacturing, food & beverage,

Qualifications

• 3+ years in market research, business analysis, or related field.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; able to turn data into insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, customer, competitor, and channel analysis.
• Provide insights on landscape, customers, distributors, partners, and industry contacts.
• Leverage research tools and emerging AI technologies to synthesize information into practical analysis.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing papers, and customer-ready materials.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and emerging opportunities.

Skills

Strong research

Analytical thinking

Market analysis

Communication skills

Excel & PowerPoint

AI tools

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

This role is based in Midtown Manhattan, New York, and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Who we are:

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)isNew Zealand's international business development agency. We work with some of New Zealand's most ambitious and innovative companies, helping them grow internationally and create greater prosperity for New Zealand.

Our North America team works across a broad range of sectors, connecting New Zealand businesses with commercial opportunities and helping them succeed in one of the world's most competitive markets.

What you will be doing:

We'relooking for a highlyorganized,collaborativeand analytical thinkingBusiness Development Analyst to join our New York team on a12-month fixed-termengagement.

You will workcloselyalongside a team of Business GrowthAdvisors, who help New Zealand companies make informed growth decisions, toidentifyopportunities and understand market dynamicsin the US market.

This is a highlymulti-disciplinaryrole that provides exposure to a wide range of sectors, includingtechand AI, manufacturing,food &beverageand consumer products.TheNew Yorkofficehas a strong focus on Food & Beverage, meaningyou'llprovide analysis for some of New Zealand's leading exporters across dairy, seafood, protein, ingredients,wineand consumer food products.

Success in this role requires curiosity,adaptability, and the ability to quickly switch between different customers,industriesand business challenges.You'llneed to rapidly build an understanding of unfamiliar topics, navigate ambiguity, and translate complex information into practicaltakeawaysand analysis.

Working closely with Business Growth Advisors to deliver fast and flexiblevalue, this role’s key responsibilities include:

• Conducting market, customer,competitorand channelanalysis

• Providinginsights andanalysis on the landscape, customers, distributors,partnersand industry contactstobenefitthe commercial growth of New Zealand exporters to the U.S.

• Leveraging research tools, data platforms, and emerging AI-enabled technologies to gather,analyze, and synthesizeinformation into practicalcommercialanalysis

• Preparing presentations, reports, briefing papers, and customer-ready materials

• Monitoring market trends, industry developments,and emerging opportunities

• This role is based in Midtown Manhattan, New York, and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.Light travel may berequiredto attendindustry events, and team activities.This position works standard East Coast USbusinesshours with someeveningflexibilityrequiredto work acrosstheNew Zealand morningtimezoneas well.

What you will need to be successful:

You'llthrive in this role ifyou'renaturally curious,collaborative,lovedelivering value to others,enjoy solving problems, and have a genuine interest in business and international markets.

We'relooking for someone who can confidently manage multiple priorities, work independently, and turn complex information into clear and actionable insights.

You will bring:

• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to turn information into clear, practical insights

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Comfortable learning and using emerging AI and digital tools, applying them alongside data and research to generate insights and support decision-making

• A collaborative approach and ability to build strong working relationships

• Curiosity,initiativeand a willingness to learn

• An interest in international business, trade and helping New Zealand companies grow

3+years experiencein market research, business analysis, consulting, international business, or a related field would beadvantageous, but we are equally interested in candidates who bring strong curiosity, commercial acumen,and a willingness to learn.

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’rea 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.

We offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive team culture

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Exposure to world-class businesses and industry networks

• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand's economic success

What's next:

This vacancy closes 5pm EDT Monday 10 August.

The total compensation range for this roleis USD 95,000 -105,000 per annum

This rangerepresentsa ‘total package’ approach to compensation and includes the value of a platinum medical insurance plan, including dental and vision coverage.You mayenroll in this group medical plan (pre-tax benefit) and the per-pay-period cash value of compensation will be adjusted accordingly. Alternatively, if medical plan enrollment is not desired, its value may be taken as cash-in-lieu of coverage.

Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the United States. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

This is anticipated to be a twelve-month engagement. As with all roles at NZTE USA, employment is at-will and the stated duration reflects the expected length of the assignment rather than a guaranteed term. Employment may be ended by either party at any time, with or without cause.

We believe New Zealand is good for the world. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)isan equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about ourpeopleand we seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,neurodiversityor disability. We also welcome applications from Veterans.