Freight routes in and out of New Zealand
Export agents help and/or organise the day-to-day running of a business that sell goods to other countries.
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Entry Requirements
To become an export agent a tertiary qualification in shipping and freight logistics, commerce, business management, exports or marketing is preferred.
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My company primarily exports fine food, wine and nutritional supplements that are unique to New Zealand, representing a range of successful small to medium-sized companies overseas.
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Pay
Salaries vary, but export agents usually earn between $30,000 and $80,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience.
Job Outlook
There are opportunities for people to set up their own export companies as organisations, such as the Export Institute of New Zealand and NZ Trade and Enterprise, continually encourage new export businesses.
