yJNZBC - Youth Advisory Council of the Japan New Zealand Business Council

Originating from a brainstorming session at the 37th Annual Joint Meeting of the JNZBC in Tauranga, New Zealand, the Council-proper has demonstrated an unprecedented vision to secure the future of Japan-NZ relations. Your support is very important to us!

The Youth Council (yJNZBC) is an opportunity to engage young professionals at the outset of their careers.

The yJNZBC has a multi-tiered mandate:
* To support succession planning to
* Ensure long-term business relationships with Japan;
* Enhance network access and Track-II dialogue;
* Mentorship programmes that blend experience and innovation.

Young people are fresh, enthusiastic and have a great deal of knowledge and skill when it comes to building relationships. Their business acumen and open minds mean they are strong leaders in today’s international market. They seek out and capitalise on opportunities while adding real value to strategic thinking movements of today.

yJNZBC position themselves firmly within the wider Council, with the yJNZBC Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson sitting on the Executive of the Council-proper.

The aim of this is to compliment the work undertaken Youth Advocates and so there is an open line of communication. Tasked with providing tangible results, the yJNZBC has appointed sector leaders to drive our initiatives, mirroring the structure style of the JNZBC.

The yJNZBC Foundation Members offer much experience currently working with senior business leaders and their companies to ensure their business interests are well connected into the next generation.

The Foundation Members have established networks and understand the nuance of business relations with Japan. They have travelled, studied and worked professionally in Japan and are well placed to mentor Youth Advocates.

Delivering real value to our Youth members is paramount. We encourage and offer big ideas, strong relationships and access to senior Members and international delegates. Our intention is to support Track-II dialogue between Japan and New Zealand and showcase not only analytical skill but practical applications.

Introducing our Leadership:

Chairperson: Jeanine Begg	Deputy Chairperson: Kieran Brown

yJNZBC Terms of Reference – Summary
A) Mission Statement:
The Youth Japan New Zealand Business Council (yJNZBC) will increase and enhance youth engagement within the Japan New Zealand Business Council (here in The Council) while supporting and complementing The Council’s work. yJNZBC intends to capture the ideas, enthusiasm and intellect of young people to promote meaningful relationships with Japan on a diplomatic, cultural and business level. The yJNZBC is determined to learn from the past, empower the present and ensure confidence in the future of Japan-NZ business dynamics.

B) Reasons for establishing the yJNZBC:
The yJNZBC initiative arose from the 37th annual Japan New Zealand Business Council conference held in Tauranga in October 2010. Brian Martin (Chair of The Council) asked how we can reinvigorate The Council, promote new ideas, and drive initiatives. Asia:NZ Foundation Young Leaders who had been invited to participate in the conference suggested encouraging a low cost entry level involvement plan for young people to drive a new dynamic within The Council. In December 2010, Brian Martin, after consultation with The Council Executive and got the ball rolling.

C) Aims and Objectives: The yJNZBC will:
1. Complement the goals, ambitions and objectives of The Council-proper.
2. Consist of some of New Zealand’s successful young leaders who have an expressed interest in the progressive relationship shared by Japan and New Zealand.
3. Promote innovation and opportunity in political, economic and cultural sectors.
4. Assist youth advocates to network and promote their skills within a high profile, proactive international business environment.
5. Promote the value of membership to the greater business environment by the opportunities/experiences the yJNZBC facilitate.
6. Promote academic research that furthers bilateral relations and the practical application of this research in an active business environment.
7. Develop a culture of youth involvement on The Council, and within other partner organisations.
8. Seek opportunities to be involved in trade shows, conferences, and seminars in conjunction with and independent from The Council-proper.
9. Consolidate the current networks of youth members and diversify the membership base for The Council.
10. Build collaborative networks with associated organisations within the business sector.
11. Build collaborative networks with youth inspired organisations which include (but are not limited to) The Asia:NZ Foundation; NZ Young Professionals; NZIIA; Young Farmers; JENESYS and other Youth Councils.
12. Build and maintain strong professional relationships and promote the advancement of comprehensive international business culture.

Download the yJNZBC Introduction here (PDF)

Contact: yJNZBC@gmail.com
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