Communications Coordinator |Kairuruku Whakawhitinga Kōrero (Part-Time)

Do you have an interest in Communications and want to make a difference in your community? If so, read on.

About the role | Mō te tūnga:

Hon Chris Bishop MP is looking for a Communications Coordinator to join their team in the Hutt South electorate for 10-20 hours per week. You’ll be working as a key part of the MP’s team to ensure the smooth delivery of their communications plan. This may include writing newsletters, arranging advertising in local newspapers and online, creating digital content, and drafting correspondence. You’ll join a high-performing team and be able to assist with events and other activities in the office.

Working as a core part of the team, you’ll step into an environment that is unique, exciting, and rewarding. This position offers real variety and plays a vital role in supporting Aotearoa New Zealand’s democracy.

What you will bring to the role | Tō kete:

This position needs someone who is solutions orientated, respectful, accountable, and confident in building strong relationships, as you’ll be engaging with a wide array of stakeholders. It would be great if you have a communications background, but this isn’t essential.

Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa:

• Support the implementation of the communications plan
• Support and administer media (including social media) content for the MP
• Ensure the smooth operation of the MP’s role by providing administrative support where required (diary management, travel, and finance support)
• Actively monitor all communication channels, including the MP’s social media for issues of interest/concern
• Respond to correspondence and emails, and escalate correspondence where required

Why work for Parliamentary Service? | He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Pāremata?

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.

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 $67,600 FTE 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 Hutt South Electorate offices for 10-20 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.

In your application please state how many hours you are interested in working.

Applications close midnight Tuesday 17 June.

If you have any questions, please contact fredwyn.kisona@parliament.govt.nz

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.