New Zealand China Council seeks emerging leaders
The New Zealand China Council Te Kaunihera o Aotearoa me Haina is offering a unique opportunity to New Zealand young professionals and emerging leaders aged 35 and under to join the Council as Next Generation members.
New Zealand’s relationship with China is of critical importance. How we manage it in an increasingly complex world is a key issue for the government and stakeholders across NZ’s economy and society.
Our Council is a New Zealand led and funded organisation. Our 25 members lead public-private sector dialogue on NZ-China issues, and we deliver activities that contribute to a broad and resilient NZ-China relationship.
Since 2020 we have created fixed-term positions on the Council for Next Generation members, to provide leadership experience and ensure our work is informed by diverse perspectives. This is a chance to sit alongside top CEOs and leaders in business, iwi, education, government, creative industries and the NZ Chinese community to gain insights into the realities of the NZ-China relationship across multiple sectors.
We are currently offering two new Next Generation positions commencing January 2026. The positions are voluntary, for a two-year term. All members attend two full Council meetings per year (travel costs covered by the Council) and are encouraged to become involved with the Council’s other events and projects.
We are particularly looking for one Next Gen member who can help us deepen the Council’s engagement with Te Ao Māori.
To apply, please send your CV and answers to the application questions below to info@nzchinacouncil.org.nz by 12 Oct 2025.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email after 20th Oct 2025.
Application questions
- How would you most benefit as a young professional from sitting on the New Zealand China Council?
- In your view, what is the biggest challenge facing the New Zealand-China relationship, and how should it be addressed?
- Looking at the current membership spread, what unique sectoral and personal perspectives and experience could you contribute to the Council’s work?
- What are your thoughts about similarities and differences between Māori and China cultures and approaches to doing business?
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