Foreign policy officer

Foreign policy officer

Foreign policy officers represent New Zealand’s interests overseas and advise the Government on foreign affairs and trade issues.

Also known as

Diplomat, ambassador, consul

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends or be on call
  • Usually work in embassies, high commissions and consulates, and may travel nationally and internationally
  • Need to be responsible, communicate well and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

  • Develop foreign policies
  • Promote New Zealand overseas
  • Report on government decisions and money matters
  • Propose solutions to international issues
  • Work with local officials overseas
  • Enable selling of New Zealand goods
  • Give advice about environmental policies
  • Write reports about international trade
  • Tell businesses about trade rules

Salary information

$50K-$250K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$72K-$183K$250K

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