In July 2000 Gusmão was appointed as a Honorary Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for the furtherance of New Zealand–East Timor relations.
En xullo de 2000, Gusmão foi nomeado Compoñente Honorario da Orde do Mérito de Nova Zelandia (CNZM) polo avance das relacións entre Timor Leste e Nova Zelandia.