MP Support Advisor, Hon Julie Anne Genter and Tamatha Paul

We’re looking for an MP Support Advisor to help strengthen the connection between Hon Julie Anne Genter MP and Tamatha Paul MP, and their local communities. This is a meaningful, people-focused role where no two days are the same.

As an MP Support Advisor, you’ll be the first point of contact for constituents seeking advice or support, and you’ll help your MPs to stay closely connected to local needs, opportunities, and issues. Your work will involve, case management, developing communications and undertaking research to support the constituents in the Rongotai and Wellington Central electorates.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:

-         Meet with constituents and support them through a range of issues; advocate on their behalf with agencies such as Work & Income or Immigration NZ, explain processes and assistance options in clear, accessible language, manage constituent clinics and maintain organised records and case files.

-         Compile research, summarise information, create content for speeches, social media and communications to support your MPs advocacy for action on local issues.

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.

The pay band for the role starts at $74,270. Appointments will be based on skills and experience (please note, the full salary range extends beyond this to allow for tenure progression).

What you’ll bring | Ō pūkenga:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and navigate fast-changing situations.
• Sound judgement, tact, discretion, and professionalism.
• Awareness of community issues and ability to proactively resolve concerns
• Research, writing and social media experience.

What You’ll Gain | Ka riro i a koe:

• The opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on people and communities.
• Development of strong networks across government, NGOs, and community sectors
• A varied role where your work genuinely helps improve outcomes for constituents.
• A supportive environment grounded in Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga, and Empowerment

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply: 

To apply, click the ‘I’m Interested’ button to upload your CV and Cover Letter, 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 (11:59pm) on the specified closing date. 

Applications close at midnight, Wednesday 13 May 2026.  

All applications must be submitted via the online portal. If this is not possible, or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email fredwyn.kisona@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.  

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. 

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. 

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.