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Press Secretary

1 month ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking an experienced media and communications professional with knowledge of the political media landscape.
Mō te tūnga - About the role
The primary role of the Press Secretary will be to ensure Green Party policy positions are communicated efficiently and effectively to the media and public.

**Ngā haepapa - Responsibilities**:

- Working with the Director of Communications and other communications staff to ensure strong and consistent messaging in Green Party media coverage
- Advising MPs on how to communicate effectively in the media
- Drafting high quality press releases both in response to breaking news and government announcements, and to announce Green Party policy positions
- Preparing briefings for MPs ahead of media interviews to ensure strong messaging in response to any possible questions
- Monitoring media coverage and preparing weekly reports for MPs with advice on how to ensure positive media

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 well-being 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

Your strong relationship and interpersonal skills will help you to succeed in this role as you maintain strong working relationships with journalists. It goes without saying that you will have experience in journalism, communications and/or public relations.
This exciting opportunity will offer you variety, challenge and will provide you with a unique insight into the political process and how Parliament operates.
The appointing salary band for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 per annum. Appointments will be based on your skills and experience.
Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday, 6 December 2023.
The Parliamentary Service appoints on merit and is committed to EEO and good employer principles.

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