Job Title : Parliamentary MP Support to National Whips OfficeLocation : Wellington City, WellingtonCompany : New Zealand ParliamentSalary : Open Date : 2023-03-16Close Date : 2023-07-16
In the Whips Office MP Support team, you'll be helping support local MPs and their constituents in response to recent devastating weather events. This role will be multifaceted and challenging with no two days the same. You'll be stepping into an environment that is unique, exciting, and rewarding.
Some of the duties you'll be responsible for include:
- Providing high quality advice and advocacy to constituents in the community
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with agencies to gain outcomes for constituents
- Managing and responding to correspondence and emails
A strong eye for detail, sound judgement and confidentiality, and a high level of ability and confidence with basic office systems are essential for this role.
Your friends and family describe you as calm, proactive, and resilient. It goes without saying you're someone who's empathetic and respectful. You will lend your ear to constituents to make them feel heard and supported. You're a team player who will enjoy collaborating with others and are well known for your thoughtful, patient, and considerate nature.
Ideally you will have an understanding of the political landscape and issues facing communities.
This is an apolitical, 3 months fixed term role commencing 3rd April 2023, working 40 hours per week. Some flexibility in hours may be required.
The appointing salary band for this role is $56,811 to $78,386 per annum. Appointments will be based on your skills and experience.
If you'd like to play a key role in supporting the community and the needs at hand, apply now.
Applications close 22nd March 2023 at 5.00pm.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact [email protected]
The Parliamentary Service appoints on merit and is committed to EEO and good employer principles.
Job Details Reference # 32914Posted on 16 Mar 2023
Closes on 22 Mar 2023 17:00
Location(s) Wellington
Expertise Administration, Customer Services
Job level(s) Entry, Graduate, Experienced
Work type(s) Fixed term full-time
Job description Parliamentary MP Support - 53rd Parliament.pdf
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