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Recruitment and Expenses for Global Tariff Lead Project Manager Position

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From: Jason Mitchell

Dear New Zealand Trade and Enterprise,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I respectfully request the following information regarding the Global Tariff Lead Project Manager role:

1. Recruitment Process
Was this role advertised (internally or externally)? If so, please provide:
-A copy of the advertisement and the dates and platforms where it was advertised

If the role was not advertised, please provide:
-The reasons for not advertising
-Any internal discussion or policy that supported this decision

2. Internal Communications
I request copies of all emails or written communications involving the General Manager or senior leader responsible for this role, relating to:
-The creation of the Global Tariff Lead Project Manager role
-The hiring process or appointment to this role

This may include discussions on business need, approval to create the position, internal justifications, and communications with recruitment teams/people managers.

3. Expenses Incurred
Please provide a breakdown of expenses incurred by the individual appointed to this position, including but not limited to:
• Domestic and international travel
• Accommodation
• Meals and hospitality
• Conference or event attendance
• Training or professional development costs
• Any other reimbursed business-related expenses

If any part of this request requires clarification or refinement to ensure a reasonable response within the scope of the OIA, I am happy to assist.

Yours faithfully,
Jason Mitchell

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New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Kia ora Jason,

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 request (the Act) to NZTE, received 30 June 2025 requesting:

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I respectfully request the following information regarding the Global Tariff Lead Project Manager role:

1. Recruitment Process
Was this role advertised (internally or externally)? If so, please provide:
-A copy of the advertisement and the dates and platforms where it was advertised

If the role was not advertised, please provide:
-The reasons for not advertising
-Any internal discussion or policy that supported this decision

2. Internal Communications
I request copies of all emails or written communications involving the General Manager or senior leader responsible for this role, relating to:
-The creation of the Global Tariff Lead Project Manager role -The hiring process or appointment to this role

This may include discussions on business need, approval to create the position, internal justifications, and communications with recruitment teams/people managers.

3. Expenses Incurred
Please provide a breakdown of expenses incurred by the individual appointed to this position, including but not limited to:
• Domestic and international travel
• Accommodation
• Meals and hospitality
• Conference or event attendance
• Training or professional development costs
• Any other reimbursed business-related expenses

If any part of this request requires clarification or refinement to ensure a reasonable response within the scope of the OIA, I am happy to assist.

In accordance with the Act, NZTE will make a decision on your request as soon as reasonably practicable and within 20 working days of 30 June 2025. The latest date for a decision on your request is 4 August 2025.

Kind regards
Maya.

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