Chamber Officer | Kaitautoko Huinga Whare

We are growing our team and looking for Chamber Officers | Kaitautoko Huinga Whare to join us as key members of the Chamber Operations Team, supporting the wider House Services. 

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

The Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives is the politically independent secretariat of New Zealand's legislature. We are seeking passionate individuals to support sittings of the House of Representatives.

Chamber Officers provide excellent, customer-focused services for the Chamber, lobbies and, when requested, other Office of the Clerk groups.

• Customer Service and Support: Deliver excellent customer service by supporting the Speaker, Presiding Officers, the Clerk, and responding to members' requests. Assist Office of the Clerk staff with tasks such as delivering bills and tabling amendments.
• Chamber Preparation and Packdown: Ensure the Chamber and lobbies are set up according to the team Run Sheet before each House Sitting. Distribute Parliamentary papers correctly prior to sittings, ensure a thorough pack down after each sitting
• Access Control: Ensure only authorised persons access the Chamber and lobbies as permitted under Standing Orders and Speaker's Rulings.
• Operational Support: Report maintenance issues and assist in emergency evacuations as directed.

We are seeking four on call casual Chamber Officers. As the purpose of this position is to support the operations of the House in sitting weeks, the working hours if called on are focused around sitting hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 12.45pm – 10.15pm, Thursday 12.45pm – 6.15pm.

Additional hours are worked for Extended Sittings or Urgency. The House sits for 28-weeks each year, noting Parliament does not normally sit during school holidays.

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role:

• Enthusiasm to learn about parliamentary processes and New Zealand's democratic system.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to interact confidently with diverse people and cultures.
• An interest in and respect for tikanga Māori, with a willingness to learn and apply cultural practices in a professional setting.
• Customer service experience or a natural aptitude for helping others.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office software.
• A positive attitude, adaptability, and eagerness to grow in a unique professional environment.

This role offers variety and is a fantastic opportunity to work closely in a passionate team, with excellent potential for development in a unique environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you? 

• We actively represent our values of Courage, Integrity, Manaakitanga, Impartiality and Kaitiakitanga.
• We offer a thorough induction, on-going development opportunities and excellent working conditions. 
• Our ever-changing environment allows us to be part of the action at Parliament.
• We know late finishes can be tough, so if you’re within 35km of the Parliamentary precincts, we’ll pay for your taxi to make sure you get home safely, when after 7.30pm on normal sitting days and during urgency.
• The expected salary range for this position is $58,834 - $64,349 per annum, paid on an hourly rate due to this being a casual contract.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

We want your application experience to suit you. You can apply for the Chamber Officer role in the way that best showcases your skills and personality-either by submitting a traditional CV/Cover Letter or by creating a video application.

• Option 1: Submit Your CV

Click the 'I’m Interested' button to upload your CV along with any supporting documents. Your CV should highlight your relevant experience, skills, and intertest in this position. This option is ideal if you prefer a classic approach to presenting your background and qualifications.

• Option 2: Video Application

If you’d like to introduce yourself in a more personal and dynamic way, you can submit a video application. This allows you to demonstrate your communication skills, confidence, and motivation directly to us. Video applications help us get a better sense of who you are beyond the written word. Please click ‘I’m Interested’ and follow the link for video application.

We encourage you to choose the method that feels most comfortable and effective for you. Both options will be given equal consideration.

Important Details:

All applications must be submitted online by midnight, 22^nd January 2026. Please note: The Seek advert will close at 12pm due to default settings; however, if you visit Careers at Parliament , the advert will remain open until midnight (12am) on the specified closing date. 

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers, this date may change). You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.  

If you experience difficulties applying online or would like to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email Jodie.taylor@parliament.govt.nz for assistance. 

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity and inclusion and good employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience that your point of difference brings.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.