ExportNZ is a division of BusinessNZ. Through our nationwide network we can provide the knowledge, information, contacts, training, support and services to help you grow your export business.
BusinessNZ’s export and manufacturing champion is Joshua Tan.
Joshua works with manufacturing and exporting member businesses on operational, profitability, trade and other issues and represents their interests to government and other decision makers.
At the national level, ExportNZ provides advocacy, analysis and promotion of exporter issues, with its annual Go Global conference now a “must attend” on the exporter’s calendar.
ExportNZ’s key objectives are to:
- Provide effective advocacy and lobbying on behalf of exporters
- Inspire New Zealand firms to engage in exporting to expand their business horizons and grow internationally
- Provide practical support programmes and networking events to help firms achieve these goals.
Joshua Tan
Executive Director, ExportNZ & ManufacturingNZ
Josh is the Executive Director for ExportNZ and works closely with the ExportNZ National Advisory Board to ensure the export community is well represented in Wellington.
Before joining BusinessNZ, Josh was the Senior Policy and International Relations Advisor for the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Business Central. He was also previously the Executive Secretary for the New Zealand Taiwan Business Council.
Josh holds a Bachelor of Arts (International Relations, Asian Studies) and a Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) from Victoria University of Wellington, having graduated in 2017.