Digital Advisor | National Leader's Office

Digital Advisor | National Leader's Office

About us:

The National Leader's Office (NLO) supports the National Party Leader and National Party MPs, by providing communications services, social media/digital, research support, and general/financial management. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking political organisation, working closely with our MPs, and colleagues in the Prime Minister's Office and Ministerial Services.

About the role:

As a Digital Communications Advisor you will have a passion for political communication to help develop and build public support for the National vision and policy. 

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love creating content that will cut through the noise on socials and know how to get results across digital and social channels, this could be the role for you – a role like no other in New Zealand. 

A snapshot of some of your daily responsibilities include:

• Working with other members of the Digital Team to manage digital communications for the National Leader’s Office on a range of channels on social media.
• Writing copy and publishing content on social media channels, email programmes and web assets.
• Posting to social media platforms: Optimise our reach and engagement by scheduling and posting content on social media platforms, staying updated on trends, understanding platform algorithms, and tailoring content for maximum visibility and impact.
• Providing advice on digital communications and understanding of what works on each channel.
• Contributing to digital engagement reporting.
• Assist the Digital Manager is project management of digital communications campaigns.
• Ensuring communications via digital media are delivered in a professional and timely manner.

Qualifications/experience:

• Exceptional communication and digital skills, ideally in a political context. 
• A strong understanding of social media trends, platform algorithms, and audience behaviour – ideally across the political landscape.
• A passion for creativity and a drive to deliver results.
• Experience copy writing, copy editing, social media, social media management tools, email management tools, video editing. 
• Understanding of the political environment and the machinery of Government.
• Developing and maintaining effective networks of professional relationships and contacts across the Party, Public Sector, Government agencies and other Progressive organisations.
• Skills in Adobe Suite – Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Illustrator is an advantage.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Previous experience in digital communications or similar role.

Why work for Parliamentary Service? 

• We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, an Eye and Hearing subsidy, and an annual well-being payment.
• You will receive a Parliamentary Service induction to set you up to succeed, as well as ongoing learning, development and professional networking opportunities.
• We are proud of our He Ao Takitaki (Te Ao Māori strategy); we offer karakia, waiata, reo Māori opportunities and other staff networks.
• Our core values are at the heart of how we work: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment

Employees are employed on an 'events based' agreement, with your employment linked to the Leader of the National Party. This role is based at the Parliamentary precinct in Wellington, for 40 hours per week.

If you want to work in a role and environment unlike any other: one that is hugely rewarding and exciting with the chance to make a difference, please apply now.

Applications close midnight 28th February 2025. 

If you have any questions, please contact jodie.taylor@parliament.govt.nz