Work with us
A new agency with a big mission
Invest NZ is a newly established Autonomous Crown Entity with a singular mission to increase the flow of foreign direct investment into sectors with high growth and productivity potential — supporting long-term economic prosperity.
Independent and impartial, we focus on high-value opportunities that deliver benefits for investors, businesses, and the country.
Our global team combines strong networks, commercial expertise, and deep local knowledge to connect investment with opportunity. We use our networks, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge of New Zealand to bring investment and opportunity together. If you’re passionate about creating impact and building New Zealand’s economic future, this is where you belong.
Our work includes:
Connecting global investors with opportunities that matter.
Providing insights on government policy and regulatory reforms impacting FDI.
Welcoming experienced investors through initiatives like the Active Investor Plus Visa.
Current Job Opportunities
Managing Director - Australia
Sydney or Melbourne
Invest New Zealand has been established to increase international investment into New Zealand and support long-term economic prosperity. Working across government, industry and global investor networks, the agency is focused on attracting high-value investment that lifts productivity and creates lasting value for New Zealand.
Communications Lead - New Zealand
Based in Auckland or Wellington, this is an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up.
As Invest NZ’s first dedicated communications specialist, you’ll shape how the organisation tells its story and builds its reputation. Working closely with the Chief Executive and the wider team, you’ll be the trusted advisor on all things communications while also rolling up your sleeves to prepare high-quality ministerial briefings, deliver great content, manage key relationships and ensure important messages land with the right audiences.
Why Join Us?
At Invest New Zealand, you’ll be part of a team that shapes the country’s economic future. You’ll work with international investors and help unlock opportunities that benefit businesses and communities across New Zealand. If you’re passionate about impact, collaboration, and innovation, this is your chance to make a difference on a global scale.
You’ll join a small, expert team where people are accessible, supportive, and genuinely collaborative. We share knowledge freely, back each other to succeed, and work together to achieve better outcomes for New Zealand.
How we work
We work with pace and pragmatism, bringing sound judgement and integrity to complex decisions. We learn quickly, share knowledge openly, and support one another as one team, drawing on our collective expertise to deliver the best outcomes.
We value new ideas and different approaches, continuously looking for better ways to work and create impact. Every role plays an important part in building a stronger, more prosperous New Zealand.
Benefits of working at Invest NZ
Working at Invest NZ gives you the opportunity to contribute to projects that support New Zealand’s economic growth and build strong global partnerships.
We value flexibility and recognise that our people do too. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and what this could look like for you in your role.
From your first day, New Zealand-based team members have access to:
Five weeks (25 days) of paid annual leave
10 days of sick and wellbeing leave
Annual flu vaccinations
Access to wellbeing resources including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which provides confidential support for you and family members you live with
Support for parents
An additional six weeks of Flexible Parents Leave for all new parents (primary and secondary carers) to spend time with their newest family member
Flexible and supported return-to-work options following parental leave
Work with Invest New Zealand FAQs
What does it mean to be an autonomous Crown entity?
Invest New Zealand is an autonomous Crown entity, which means we operate independently, with our own Board, while still being part of the wider public sector. From time to time, we may be required to have regard to government policy when directed by the responsible Minister, but we are not involved in day today political decision making.
This autonomy provides stability and longterm focus, particularly in an environment where our work intersects with multiple government portfolios. At the same time, we remain closely connected to other government agencies, which is important for building confidence with investors and delivering joined up outcomes.
Being an autonomous Crown entity gives us a strong structural foundation. Ultimately, however, our success will be shaped by our leadership, our people, the culture we build together, and our commitment to learning, performance, and continuous improvement.
Where are roles based / hybrid expectations?
We are in 14 locations across eight (8) countries, with the majority of our team based in Auckland, New Zealand. Locations of roles are determined by how we best meet the needs of work, sector or investment community.
Whānau matters — and so does how we work.
At Invest New Zealand, flexibility is part of our foundation. We recognise the diverse responsibilities our people hold and support flexible ways of working, including where and when work happens, and time away for important life events or professional development.
Is Invest NZ a part of NZTE?
In July 2025, Invest NZ transitioned out of NZTE and became its own autonomous crown entity. We now operate independently, however NZTE is a close ally and provides Invest NZ with some crucial back office operations so we can operate effectively while we get ourselves up and running. There is a clear and distinct mandate around where each entity operates.
Do you sponsor work visas for job candidates?
Invest NZ doesn’t sponsor work visas, nor are we an accredited employer. When we advertise roles, we will note if a visa is required.
Contact us
For more information about how we can help you uncover your next investment opportunity, send us a message and one of our team will be in touch with you shortly.