Senior UI/UX Web Designer (Fixed Term)

Be part of creating something for all kiwi’s to use

• 9-month fixed-term assignment with an immediate start
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Passionate and like-minded team

Te tĪma | The team

Our Information Systems & Technology (IST)  Business Solutions & Planning are a bunch of dedicated, hardworking and technological astute professionals who strive to make the business’s applications at Parliament operate effectively and efficiently.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This role will be tasked with focusing on the design of Applications. Mainly working with the delivery and digital. You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to create something unique on our public facing website. If you thoroughly enjoy crafting user-friendly and visually appealing web interfaces, this role will be for you.

Ngā haepapa | key Responsibilities

• Provides UI/UX advice to planning activities so that work and stakeholder expectations can be managed effectively.
• Contributes to the design of new and existing applications to ensure applications meet web accessibility requirements.
• Produces clear and concise documentation to ensure applications UI/UX are well understood and are supportable by the team.
• Produce user-centred responsive design, wireframing and prototyping

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your web design work.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar software.
• Familiarity with HTML or CSS to understand development constraints.
• Strong knowledge of user-centred design principles, usability, and accessibility standards.
• It’s desirable if you can develop Asp.Net Core Blazor Web Assembly and have experience with Azure DevOps Agile Workflow

Why work for Parliamentary Service?

• We actively represent our values of Accountability, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Integrity and Empowerment
• The team is interesting and gearing up for the new Government which will mean that you are joining and be amongst one of the most exciting changes in a democratic environment
• We offer a thorough induction, on-going development and excellent working conditions
• We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, access to an on-site gym and pool, learning and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Our ever-changing environment we work in allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events

The appointing salary range for this role is $102,863 to $113,570 per annum. Appointments will be based on skills and experience (please note, the full salary range extends beyond this to allow for tenure progression).

To apply, click the "I'm interested" button and include your CV and cover letter. Applications close midnight, Tuesday 11 February 2025. 

For any queries or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email Fredwyn.kisona@parliament.govt.nz

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.