NZEC is New Zealand’s export credit agency, and a unit within the Treasury's Financing, Infrastructure and Urban Development directorate.
Our purpose is to support New Zealand exports and the internationalisation of New Zealand companies by providing trade credit insurance and financial guarantees that cover a range of political and commercial risks associated with doing international business.
For example:
We can mitigate repayment risk: We can help mitigate the effects of a buyer cancelling a contract or defaulting on its payments, as a consequence of commercial or political events beyond your control.
We can help you secure sales: Often the finance terms offered to, or required by, your buyer may be a critical element in securing the deal. Working in partnership with your bank, we may help you provide your sale.
We can help you access additional trade finance: We work with you and your bank to help you access additional working capital or bonding facilities that you may require to help you deliver your export contracts.
Success stories
A series of quick reads of real-life examples of NZEC products supporting exporters and their material suppliers.
Additional resources
NZEC Origination Team contact details
Michael Hoare
Head of Business Origination
Manages Lower North Island
P: +64 4 917 6063
E: [email protected]
Phil Quinn
Senior Business Originator
Manages South Island
P: +64 4 890 7440
E: [email protected]
Renee Polaczuk
Senior Business Originator
Manages Upper North Island
P: +64 4 831 4657
E: [email protected]