Kaitohutohu Rangahau | Research Advisor | Vanushi Walters MP

Kaitohutohu Rangahau | Research Advisor

Bring your first-class research experience to the heart of Parliament in this diverse role.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

Vanushi Walters MP is looking for a Research Advisor to provide research and advice. You need to be someone who’s inspired by compiling research from different sources, including current or past legislation, academic articles, media releases and the Parliament library. You may also be involved in the development of policy, depending on the needs of the MP, and in liaison with the relevant Leader’s Office.

 Based in Auckland for 8 hours per week, you’ll be working to support the machinery of Aotearoa New Zealand’s democracy.

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role:

We want to speak with people who can clearly demonstrate their passion for analysing data to provide meaningful and tangible insights. You’ll be required to think about issues and make recommendations through considering precedents, referenced research or other solutions. This means you’ll need to have proven ability to research, understand, analyse and communicate complex issues in everyday language, for difference audiences.

Additionally, knowledge of legislation and Parliamentary processes is desirable. This role will have a focus on Foreign Affairs related work.

In your application, please clearly outline how you have worked to achieve the above.

Ngā haepapa | Responsibilities:

• Support the development of policy and information gathering to provide research and advice to the MP and others in the MP’s office(s).
• Compile research from different sources, including current or past legislation, academic articles, media releases, and the Parliamentary Library.
• Summarise information and contribute to fit-for-purpose content creation, for speeches, public or stakeholder meetings, social media responses, and MP’s advocacy for change or action on local issues.
• Contribute to policy development by compiling reports, analysing and reviewing submissions, monitoring and reporting on trends within the MP’s portfolio(s) and/or areas of interest, and in liaison with the relevant Political Party (Leader’s) Office employees.
• Assemble and collate data and compile statistics.
• Monitor and summarise information to ensure the MP is well briefed and kept up to date in their portfolio(s) and/or areas of interest.

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 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.

The pay band for the role starts at $72,100 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 Auckland for 8 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 21 July 2025 at midnight.

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