Kaitohutohu Ratonga Tautoko MP | MP Support Advisor | Tangi Utikere, MP

Kaitohutohu Ratonga Tautoko MP |MP Support Advisor

If you are someone who wants to work alongside a busy and active local MP, and enjoys connecting with your community, read on!

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Tangi Utikere MP is looking for an MP Support Advisor to join his team in the Palmerston North Electorate Office for 30 hours per week. This is a wide and varied position providing constituent services and community engagement. You’ll be providing information and support to constituents, along with helping a very busy local and active MP engage with his community. The ability to build strong and trusted relationships is key to being successful in this role. 

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role

You’ll need to have strong relationship management and interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with a diverse range of people and organisations. You’ll be a key player in the MP’s support team based out of the Palmerston North office, although at times will be required to work autonomously.

Your friends and whānau describe you as community-minded, technologically savvy, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves and get things done! You have a high level of empathy and cultural sensitivity and no matter who you’re engaging with, you leave them feeling supported and valued. You’ll be well known for your proactive, driven, and resilient character.

As an employee of Parliamentary Service, you will be politically impartial in your role. An awareness of the political landscape may be beneficial in supporting your MP.

In your application, please clearly outline how your experience and knowledge make you the right candidate for the role.

Ngā haepapa | Responsibilities

• Liaise between the MP and the community, representing the MP where required
• Develop and maintain relationships with local groups and networks, to understand and respond to their needs
• Receive and investigate constituents’ concerns and issues, meeting with constituents for further information where required 
• Advocate for constituents at Ministerial level, with Government agencies, e.g. Work and Income, Immigration New Zealand, and with other business and community organisations where required

He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Pāremata? | 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 an induction from Parliamentary Service to set you up to succeed, as well as having access to ongoing learning, development, and professional networking opportunities.
• We are proud of He Ao Takitaki (our Te Ao Māori strategy); we offer karakia, waiata, and reo Māori opportunities along with opportunities through other staff networks.
• Our core values are at the heart of how we work: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga, and Empowerment.

The pay band for the role starts at $74,270 [pro-rated for 30 hours position] per annum and appointments will be based on skills and experience. All employees who work for MPs are employed on an ‘events-based’ agreement, with your employment linked to your MP. This role is based in the Electorate/Community office in Palmerston North, for 30 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply: 

To apply, click the ‘I’m Interested’ button to upload your CV and complete the online application form. 

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. 

Applications close at midnight, 2nd February 2026.  

All applications must be submitted online. If this is not possible, or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email Jodie.Taylor@parliament.govt.nz

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.