PACER Plus

15/06/2026

🌟 VACANCY: Procurement and Compliance Officer (Apia, Samoa)

The PACER Plus Implementation Unit is seeking a Procurement and Compliance Officer to join our team in beautiful Apia, Samoa.

Open to Samoan nationals only

Based in Apia, Samoa

Applications close: 1 July 2026 at 12:00 PM (Apia time)

If you have strong procurement and compliance experience and are passionate about good governance in the Pacific region, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to regional trade and development.

👉 Apply now: https://pacerplus.org/work-opportunity/procurement-and-compliance-officer/

A detailed Position Description is available on the website.

PPIU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, men, and people living with disabilities.

10/06/2026

🌏 We're Hiring!

Two exciting opportunities at the PACER Plus Implementation Unit in beautiful Apia, Samoa.

Are you passionate about Pacific development and ready to make a real impact on trade across the region? We're looking for two talented leaders to join our team:

📊 Performance Manager
Drive adaptive management and continuous improvement across our DEC Work Programme. You'll lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks, shape our Communications Strategy, and ensure our work delivers real outcomes for Pacific people. Perfect for someone with 10+ years in senior operational roles and a strong background in MELA, strategic planning, or international development.

⚙️ Operations & Secretariat Manager
Keep the engine running. You'll oversee the operational heartbeat of the PPIU — financial management, procurement, HR, office management — and provide high-level Secretariat support to our Joint Committee. Ideal for an experienced senior manager with 10+ years in operations, ideally within the Pacific development space.

✅ Open to all nationalities
✅ Expatriate support package available (housing, education allowance & relocation support)
✅ Based in Apia, Samoa
⏰ Applications close 1 July 2026 at 12:00PM (Apia time)

Come work at the heart of Pacific trade. 🌺
🔗 Performance Manager → https://pacerplus.org/work-opportunity/performance-manager/
🔗 Operations & Secretariat Manager → https://pacerplus.org/work-opportunity/operations-and-secretariat-manager/

PPIU is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, men and people living with disabilities to apply.

05/06/2026

🌴 Did You Know? Under PACER Plus, Australia and New Zealand have bound tariffs at zero for goods from Pacific Island Parties – opening doors for Pacific exporters! From kava to coconut products, businesses are reaching new markets and creating jobs.

28/05/2026

Vacancy announcement (Cook Islands)!

The Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, in collaboration with the PACER Plus Implementation Unit, invites applications for the position of PACER Plus National Coordinator - Cook Islands.

This position will be under the supervision and direction of MFAI and will be based in the Cook Islands. This position is open to Cook Islands nationals only.

Applications close at 2pm on Friday 12 June 2026.

More information:
Careers | TE KAUONO TUTARA E TE MANA TIAKI

Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration

28/05/2026

Vacancy - PACER Plus National Coordinator (Tonga)

The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development, for the Kingdom of Tonga in collaboration with the PACER Plus Implementation Unit invites applications for the position of PACER Plus National Coordinator - Tonga.

The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate the implementation of PACER Plus activities in Tonga under the PACER Plus Development and Economic Cooperation Work Programme. The National Coordinator will be responsible for program coordination and management of PACER Plus activities, support engagement and coordination of stakeholders at the country level and support with Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Adaptation processes.

For more information, visit https://pacerplus.org/vacancies/

Ministry of Trade and Economic Development

27/05/2026

Exactly one week ago, senior officials from across the Pacific gathered in beautiful Nuku’alofa, Tonga for the 10th PACER Plus Joint Committee Meeting.

Important discussions. Stronger regional cooperation. Real progress for Pacific economies.

Want to see what happened? 👇



New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeMinistry of Trade and Economic DevelopmentMinistry of Foreign Affairs & External TradeAustralian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeTuvalu's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Labour & TradeVanuatu Foreign Affairs & External TradeMinistry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and CooperativesCook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration

22/05/2026

Media Release: Tenth Meeting of the PACER Plus Joint Committee, Nuku’alofa, Tonga

21–22 May 2026 | Fa’onelua Convention Centre, Nuku‘alofa, Tonga NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga - The Tenth Meeting of the PACER Plus Joint Committee concluded on

22/05/2026

What makes Pacific diplomacy unique?
Pacific diplomacy is respect for culture, faith and tradition.
Pacific diplomacy goes beyond the meeting room.

We thank the Government of Tonga for hosting this wonderful event and welcoming all Parties to Nuku’alofa.

21/05/2026

The PACER Plus Budget Committee Meeting was held this week in Tonga, with delegates reviewing financial oversight and programme priorities supporting implementation of the Agreement.



Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives Ministry of Trade and Economic Development Vanuatu Foreign Affairs & External Trade Tuvalu's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Labour & Trade Ministry of Foreign Affairs & External Trade

21/05/2026

The 10th Meeting of the PACER Plus Joint Committee opened today in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. Representatives from PACER Plus Parties are meeting to review progress under the Agreement and discuss governance arrangements and strategic priorities.


Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry of Foreign Affairs & External Trade Ministry of Trade and Economic Development Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives Tuvalu's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Labour & Trade Vanuatu Foreign Affairs & External Trade