Kairuruku Ratonga Tautoko MP | MP Support Coordinator, Hon. Jo Luxton, MP

Kairuruku Ratonga Tautoko MP – MP Support Coordinator

If you are someone who enjoys connecting with your community, read on! 

Mō te tūnga | About the role: 

The main purpose for the MP Support Coordinator position is to support the community engagement between Jo Luxton MP and the East Coast community. Listed below are the core responsibilities.  

This role will be working from home and in the community for 10 hours per week, you’ll be working to support the very machinery of Aotearoa New Zealand’s democracy.

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role:

Your previous experiences in providing administrative support and community engagement will be nothing short of excellent. You will be comfortable dealing with people and be close to the issues facing the community and be able to do this while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. Often, you’ll be the first point of contact, be highly organised and love working within a collaborative team. 

Ngā haepapa | Responsibilities: 

• Assist with community engagement for the MP.
• Monitor local forums, newsletters, community Facebook pages where required, and maintain established information databases relating to work and contacts made in the community.
• Help provide information and advice to constituents on parliamentary processes and services.
• Maintain established databases and files relating to constituent issues.
• Raise common community issues to the MP.
• Have input into the MPs social media.
• Plan, alongside the MP, visits and meetings within the community. 

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

• We actively represent our values of Accountability, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Integrity and Empowerment.
• We offer a thorough induction, on-going development and excellent working conditions
• We are proud of our He Ao Takitaki and Diversity and Inclusion strategies; we offer karakia, waiata, reo Māori opportunities and staff networks
• We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, Eye and Hearing subsidies and a well-being payment.

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

The pay band for the role starts at $67,500 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 on the East Coast for 10 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. 

To apply, click the 'I'm Interested' button to upload your CV and any supporting applications documents. Applications close midnight 25th February 2025. All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please contact Jodie.taylor@parliament.govt.nz or 04 817 6113.