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 Division | Minimum Requirements | Salary Band & Range |
| Principal Assistant Secretary Corporate Services Division (re-advertise) | Master’s Degree with at least 1 year experience in a similar role OR at least 3 years relevant working experiencePost Graduate Diploma with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experienceBachelor’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 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 Business Registry, Investment & Intellectual Property Division (re-advertise) | Master’s Degree with at least 1 year experience in a similar role OR at least 3 years relevant working experiencePost Graduate Diploma with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experienceBachelor’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 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) |
| Senior Inspectorate Officer, Business Registry, Investment and Intellectual Property Division | Post Graduate Diploma with no working experience Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience ·Diploma Certificate with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 8 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 K ($26,710 – $40,064) |
| Assistant Secretary, Labour Division | Bachelor’s degree with no working experience Diploma 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 recognized educational institution. | Band L ($22,133 – $33,194) |
| Principal Assistant Registrar, Business Registry, Investment and Intellectual Property Division | 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 or Business from a recognised educational institution. | Band I ($34,342 – $51,511) |
All applications to be submitted by 4.30pm Wednesday 11th February, 2026 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
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