About the Role
This is a 12-month fixed-term engagement for a Business Development Analyst to join the New York team. You will work closely with Business Growth Advisors to identify opportunities and understand market dynamics in the US market, supporting New Zealand companies in their international growth.
Responsibilities
- Conducting market, customer, competitor and channel analysis
- Providing insights and analysis on the landscape, customers, distributors, partners and industry contacts to benefit the commercial growth of New Zealand exporters to the U.S.
- Leveraging research tools, data platforms, and emerging AI-enabled technologies to gather, analyze, and synthesize information into practical commercial analysis
- Preparing presentations, reports, briefing papers, and customer-ready materials
- Monitoring market trends, industry developments, and emerging opportunities
Requirements
- 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, initiative and a willingness to learn
- An interest in international business, trade and helping New Zealand companies grow
- 3+ years experience in market research, business analysis, consulting, international business, or a related field would be advantageous
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Skills
- Market research
- Business analysis
- Consulting
- International business
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- AI and digital tools
- Data analysis
- Research
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Location
- Midtown Manhattan, New York
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Fixed-term engagement
Experience Level
- 3+ years experience in market research, business analysis, consulting, international business, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- USD 95-105k per annum (total package including medical, dental, and vision insurance)
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Technology
- Development opportunities
- Support
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Exposure to world-class businesses and industry networks
- Platinum medical insurance plan, including dental and vision coverage
About the Company
- New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New 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.
Equal Opportunity
- New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer.
- We seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability.
- We also welcome applications from Veterans.
