Communications Advisor, ACT Parliamentary Party

1 week ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Parliamentary Service Full time

About the role

ACT is looking for a Communications Advisor to join their team at the Parliamentary precinct in Wellington for 40 hours per week. You'll be entrusted to provide a strong foundation of support to ACT MPs on a wide range of communication activity. Working as part of the team, and reporting to the Communications Manager, you'll step into an environment that is unique, exciting, and rewarding.

Key responsibilities

  1. Work with the Press Secretary in supporting ACT's caucus to identify and campaign on political issues
  2. Work with the Digital Manager in supporting the ACT caucus' activity across all social media – creating content ideas, briefing graphic designers, posting etc.
  3. Support the ACT caucus in developing communication material for all media, including, but not limited to: Video content, Social media content, Press releases, Written communication, Speechwriting, Copywriting.
  4. Support the ACT caucus in ensuring there is a steady stream of content across social media platforms
  5. Support the ACT caucus in the monitoring of media, including social media
  6. Support the ACT caucus in being highly effective communicators across their portfolios and wider political issues
  7. Offer wider support to the Caucus Support Centre where needed – the small, agile team prides itself on a positive startup culture where each person steps up to do what is required.

Ideally, you will be/have:

  1. Flexible and adaptable
  2. Calm under pressure
  3. Relevant qualification or experience
  4. Independently motivated; a self-starter
  5. Open and collaborative interpersonal communication style
  6. Open-minded, eager to learn and contribute
  7. Positive, solutions-focussed worldview
  8. Good pattern-recognition, excited by the idea of making decisions within a complex political context where there is often no single correct answer.

Why work for Parliamentary Service?

We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks' annual leave, access to an on-site gym and pool, learning and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Our ever-changing environment allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events. We offer a thorough induction, on-going development, and excellent working conditions.

Please note: This is a full-time role. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 per annum, with the potential for the salary to exceed this range based on skills and experience. Appointments will be made accordingly.

How to apply:

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 17 April. To apply, please submit your application online. For more information or any assistance, contact Fredwyn.Kisona@parliament.govt.nz for a confidential conversation.

The Parliamentary Service appoints on merit and is committed to equal employment opportunities and good employer principles.

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