Parliamentary Community Engagement Advisor for Act

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Parliament Full time

As the Community Engagement Advisor, you'll provide high-quality events planning and coordination for ACT Members of Parliament across New Zealand.


You'll be someone who is happy to work based in our Wellington (preferable) or Auckland office and able to work collaboratively with the wider ACT Parliamentary Team across the country.

Ideally, you'll have experience planning and coordinating events and tours.


Your strong time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritise, be agile, and meet tight deadlines will see you succeed in this role.

This role is multifaceted, challenging and rewarding

You'll be asked to:

  • Plan, organise and advertise functions, events and tours
  • Deliver events and tours across the country, occasionally on multiday trips, supporting ACT's Members of Parliament
  • Present event proposals which are fitforpurpose and aligned to the overall communications and engagement strategy, managed within an allocated budget
  • Provide support to MPs when representing the parliamentary party at community group meetings and functions
  • Provide support to MPs when delivering speeches and presenting information
  • Identify issues in the community that may be of potential concern and provide advice on their resolution
  • Build, develop and maintain positive working relationships with community groups and networks.


We are looking for somebody who can travel with MPs to support them as they engage with constituents across New Zealand.

Some overnight travel and a full NZ Driver's License are required.

The appointing salary band for this role is $70,000 to $75,000 per annum. Appointments will be based on your skills and experience.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 6 March 2024 and interviews will be held shortly after.

The Parliamentary Service 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.

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