Foreign Policy Officer - Tasks and specialisations
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Tasks & duties
Foreign policy officers may do some or all of the following:
- work in Wellington, and in New Zealand embassies, high commissions and consulates overseas to promote New Zealand's interests
- seek improved access for New Zealand exports and help organise trade missions
- negotiate treaties and agreements with other countries
- liaise with local authorities in other countries
- study and report on political and economic developments
- help develop foreign and trade policy
- draft briefing papers and submissions
- provide information and advice to other government departments on international issues
- inform industries about other countries' trade policies
- communicate New Zealand's position on a range of issues to foreign diplomats, organisations and at conferences
- organise official visits by New Zealand ministers and officials
- protect the interests of New Zealand citizens overseas.
Updated
September 2009
