It is pretty cool to think that you can start at MFAT as a fresh grad and go on to be a high commissioner or ambassador in the future. For foreign policy staff you are assessed against a suite of foreign policy capabilities to determine if you will progress upward. Throughout the progressions you also go on postings overseas. Join one of the zoom/in person events MFAT holds in advance of the grad recruitment to learn more about the career progression opportunities.
Graduate, Wellington
Everyone is good - which makes it competitive.
Midlevel, Wellington
MFAT takes a time in seat approach to promotion. Minimum 2 years to PO2.
Graduate, Wellington
Fairly stepped out - mostly reliant on time spent; little room to jump ahead if you are able
Graduate, WLN
Very structured progression timeline with little variance for individual performance, mostly contingent on meeting expectations and time spent at the Ministry.
Graduate, Wellington
Promotion structure is very clear and unambiguous. Excellent development opportunities available, but takes a while to get there.
Graduate, Wellington