A suspension of New Zealand meat imports into Indonesia has been lifted following a meeting between Trade Minister Phil Goff and trade officials today.

Agricultural officials in Indonesia last Monday temporarily banned beef imports from New Zealand, a $100 million trade, due to halal certification issues.

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, required imported beef products to be certified as meeting Islamic halal standards.

Its rules say suppliers must print halal labels and the labels must be in both English and Indonesian. New Zealand labels were on stickers rather than printed directly onto packaging.

Mr Goff said he welcomed the resumption of the trade.

"Indonesia's response in relation to New Zealand's strong representations on this issue is a reflection of an overall positive trade relationship," he said.

Mr Goff met a senior Indonesian trade delegation in Wellington as part of an unrelated trip this afternoon.

"I made clear my expectation that any concerns Indonesia may have should be worked out between officials," he said.

"I expressed concern that the ban was imposed without notice and without prior dialogue. However, I am confident that New Zealand can resolve any legitimate concerns which may exist."

Mr Goff said an ongoing suspension of the meat trade would have been damaging.

"The swift removal of the suspension reflects our constructive trade relationship overall and I welcome the helpful response from Indonesia."