New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
International AffairsWellington, New Zealand1001-5000 Employees
The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade is a government department that manages the country's international relations and trade activities. It is headquartered in Wellington, with an additional office in Auckland and diplomatic representatives stationed in fifty countries, forming a global network of engagement. Through its embassies and consular offices, the ministry supports New Zealand's interests abroad and assists New Zealanders overseas. The organization's work is aimed at contributing to a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders on the world stage. Operating within the International Affairs sector, the ministry functions as New Zealand's primary channel for diplomacy, international cooperation, and economic engagement abroad. It is described as a large government entity that coordinates overseas representation and collaboration through its global network. A recent development noted in partner activity includes MFAT's collaborations with logistics firms Dailyfreight, Owens Transport, and Mainfreight to monitor developments and impacts across global trade lanes.