Clark in New York for talks on UN position

Former prime minister Helen Clark arrived in New York last night for talks over a top United Nations (UN) posting.

Helen Clark is applying for a position to head the UN Development Programme and a spokesman from her office this morning confirmed she had been shortlisted.

She was due to hold talks in relation to her application as the first stage of the process, a spokesman said.

Prime Minister John Key has said Helen Clark's bid for the job would come with full endorsement from the Government.

It is understood the UN position is being hotly contested by international candidates.

- NZPA