The Minister of Trade (Māori: Manatū Aorere is a minister in the New Zealand Government appointed by the Prime Minister. The current Minister of Trade is Todd McClay.

Ministers in the New Zealand Government are members of Parliament (MPs) who hold ministerial warrants from the Crown to perform certain functions of government. This includes formulating and implementing policies and advising the governor-general. Ministers collectively make up the executive branch of the New Zealand state. The governor-general is obliged to follow the advice of the prime minister on the appointment and dismissal of ministers.