Mp Support Advisor for Nicola Grigg, Mp

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Parliament Full time

MP Support Advisor
If you are someone who enjoys connecting with your community, read on

About the role


Nicola Grigg MP is looking for an MP Support Advisor to join their team in the Selwyn Electorate/Community office, for 40 hours per week.

This is a wide and varied position providing community engagement and constituent services.

You'll be providing information and support to constituents, helping your MP engage with the community, and supporting your MP's activities in the community.

The ability to build strong and trusted relationships is key to being successful in this role.

What you will bring to the role


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

You'll be a key player in the MP's support team based out of the Selwyn office, although at times will be required to work autonomously.


Your friends and whānau describe you as community-minded, technologically savvy, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves 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.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise between the MP and the community, representing the MP 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 New Zealand, and with other business and community organisations where required

Why work for Parliamentary Service?

  • We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks' annual leave, an eye and hearing subsidy, and an annual wellbeing 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.


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 in the Electorate/Community office in Selwyn, for 40 hours per week.

Applications close 30/06/2024 at midnight.

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