Mp Support Advisor for Dana Kirkpatrick Mp

2 weeks ago

Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Kaitohutohu Ratonga Tautoko MP - MP Support Advisor - Dana Kirkpatrick MP
If you are someone who enjoys connecting with your community, read on
Mō te tūnga - About the role
As an MP Support Advisor, you'll be based in the Gisborne electorate office. You'll provide community engagement and constituent services for Dana Kirkpatrick, MP. There's flexibility about the hours and this could be a full-time, 40 hours per week or part-time role.

This is a wide and varied position and at times you'll need to support the Member at community-based events and other times attend these meetings.

The ability to build strong and trusted relationships is key to being successful in this role.
Tō kete - What you will bring to the role

You'll need to have strong relationship management, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a diverse range of people and organisations.

You'll work within the MP's support team based across several communities, and at times will be required to work autonomously.

Your friends and whanau describe you as community-minded, technologically savvy, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves up and get things done You have a high level of empathy and cultural sensitivity and no matter who you're engaging with, you leave them feeling supported and valued.

You'll be well known for your proactive, driven, and resilient character.

Ngā haepapa - Responsibilities:

  • Liaise between the Member and the community, representing the Member where required
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local groups and networks, to understand and respond to their needs
  • Receive and investigate constituents' concerns and issues, meeting with constituents for further information where required
  • Advocate for constituents at Ministerial level, with Government agencies, e.g. Work and Income, Immigration NZ, and with other business and community organisations where required
He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Pāremata? - Why work for Parliamentary Service?

  • We offer a range of benefits including five weeks annual leave, a sight and hearing subsidy, and an annual wellbeing 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 $70,000 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 at the Gisborne electorate office.

While the preference is for full-time, 40 hours per week there is flexibility and applicants interested in a part-time role are encouraged to apply.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 8 December 2023.

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