JOB VACANCY

GOVERNMENT OF TONGA

Ministry of Trade and Economic Development

The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development is inviting interested applicants to apply for the following vacant position(s):

Position and DivisionMinimum RequirementsSalary Band & Range
Principal Trade Officer
Business Support Division (re-advertise)  		Master’s Degree with at least 1 year experience in a similar role OR at least 3 years relevant working experience

Post Graduate Diploma with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience
Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 6 years relevant working experience
 
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Commerce, Economics, Trade, Human Resource Management, Social and Economic Development, Public Policy, Law, Finance, Investment, Labour, Marketing, Business, or Applied Science from a recognised educational institution.in Commerce, Economics, Trade, Human Resource Management, Social and Economic Development, Public Policy, Law, Finance, Investment, Labour, Marketing or Business from a recognised educational institution.  		Band I ($34,342 – $51,511)
Principal Inspectorate Officer Consumer Protection & Fair-Trade Division  (re-advertise)
Principal Assistant Registrar Business Registry, Investment & Intellectual Property Division (re-advertise)
Assistant Registrar
Business Registry, Investment & Intellectual Property Division		Bachelor’s degree with no working experienceDiploma Certificate with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience.   Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Economics, Public Administration, Management, Tourism, Trade, Marketing, Commerce, Social and Economic Development, Business, Graphic Design, Hospitality, Information Technology or Arts from a recognised educational institution.  Band L ($22,133 – $33,194)

All applications to be submitted by 4.30pm Tuesday 5th August, 2025 and MUST include the following relevant documents:

  • Cover letter;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Certified copies of qualification transcript(s) and certificate(s);
  • Reference letter(s); and
  • For current public servants, endorsement of their respective Chief Executive Officer.
  • Birth registration & police record if you are applying from outside the Public Service.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Applications are to be submitted either online or delivered to the Ministry’s office at Fasi moe Afi addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer

Ministry of Trade and Economic Development

Nuku’alofa

CLICK HERE – to view Job Description(s) for each position and to Apply Online.