New Zealand Trade and Enterprise | Te Taurapa Tūhono is the New Zealand government’s international business development agency.
We’re the global team in your corner, here so you don’t have to go it alone.
We help ambitious businesses of all shapes and sizes to get export-ready, raise capital, and grow internationally. We also connect global investors and businesses with exciting opportunities in New Zealand, and help elevate our country’s reputation in international markets.
Working in more than 40 locations, across 24 time zones, and 40 languages, we have the global scale, trust and credibility that can help open doors, plus access to connections who share your ambition for commercial success.
We do this because your success is good for New Zealand and good for the world.
Forging strong domestic and international connections
Relationships are at the heart of our work at MFAT—we’re the diplomats, negotiators, analysts and advisors working to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Who we are
The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous, and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Our strategic direction
MFAT is focused on delivering on the Government’s priorities. Our Strategic Intentions set out our goals.
Our people
Together with the people leading our ministry, we report to the ministers of foreign affairs and for trade and export growth.
Who we work with
We work with domestic, international and regional organisations to advance New Zealand's interests, and protect the security and stability of our region.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)
