Community Engagement and Communications Advisor for

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga - About the role

The Green Party's parliamentary team is looking for skilled political organisers to join our Community Outreach Team, supporting New Zealanders to engage with Green MPs and parliamentary processes.


  • Get out and about in the community
  • Establish relationships with a diverse range of people
  • Organise and run events with Green MPs and communities
  • Utilise your proven skills in community organising, communications, and online political activism
Tō kete - What you will bring to the role

Based in our Central Christchurch office, you will collaborate with colleagues in Wellington and Auckland to deliver high-quality events and community engagement opportunities for Green MPs.

This includes online events and political engagement.

Your work will be an essential part of building public awareness about the work of Green Party MPs, and engaging New Zealanders in the democratic process through petitions and online submission guides.

You are somebody who can build and maintain networks. You will attend hui, meetings, and forums on behalf of the parliamentary party.

Ngā haepapa - Responsibilities:

  • Developing high quality and engaging event plans and communications plans
  • Engaging members of the public with the work of Green MPs, in person and online
  • Identifying issues in the community of potential concern to the Green Party and providing advice on their resolution
  • Building and maintaining positive working relationships with local community groups and networks
  • Maintaining networks both inside and outside of Parliament to further the parliamentary party's parliamentary interests
He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Pāremata? - 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


Your friends and whanau describe you as community-minded, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves up and get things done.

Needless to say, 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're a team player who enjoys collaborating with others and is well known for your proactive, driven, and resilient nature.

Applications close on Friday, 23 February 2024.

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