PACER Plus

🌍 International Day of Family Remittances 2026

Our Trade in Goods Advisor, Alipate, had the privilege of representing PPIU at this year's International Day of Family Remittances, hosted by the United Nations and partner agencies.

The event brought together a diverse and influential group of stakeholders — including DFAT, MFAT, ILO, IOM, government departments, the Central Bank, commercial banks, money transfer operators, the Samoa Bureau of Statistics, the Labour Sending Unit, Workers' Unions, private sector groups, and NGOs — all united around one of the Pacific's most vital economic lifelines: remittances.

Discussions covered the full remittances journey:
✅ Earning — how workers create opportunities abroad
💸 Sending — making transfers safe, accessible, and trusted
🏡 Household & Community Impact — the real difference felt at home
📈 National Development — turning remittances into broader prosperity
🔮 Future Systems — building resilience and sustainability for the long term

PPIU shared its work across trade, investment, and access to labour markets (ALM) — because remittances don't happen in isolation. They are deeply connected to trade and labour mobility frameworks like PACER Plus.

When Pacific workers earn abroad and send money home, they are living proof of why PACER Plus matters: stronger trade ties, regulated and safe labour pathways, and the movement of people that drives real economic development across the region.

Remittances are not just transactions — they are the Pacific economy in motion. 🌺

🌟 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.

🌏 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.

🌴 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.

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

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

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

Tenth Meeting of the PACER Plus Joint Committee Post Conference 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