Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Are you someone who has a passion for working in their community? Do you have infinite energy and enjoy growing people's knowledge and capability? If you have exceptional expertise in community engagement you could be helping us to influence, motivate and support participation in Aotearoa New Zealand's democratic processes!
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Te Tai Tokeraui (Northland) and surrounding areas. You will be required to build and support relationships that enable and empower groups of diverse communities to understand, engage and participate in the democratic system including Local Body and General Elections.
This full-time role is a work from home opportunity with the potential to co-locate to an Electoral Commission's Head Quarters during the General Elections period when and if required. This is a fixed term role to cover maternity leave from July 2025- January 2026.
The Salary band for this role is $85,453 - $94,948 and will be based on the candidate's knowledge and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and foster relationships through internal and external engagement
- Effectively and efficiently respond to public and media enquiries
- Support the delivery of electoral events
- Engage with local community champions
- Practice a continuous improvement approach
- Contribute to the effectiveness and achievement of team goals
This role will be key in maintaining and developing community partnerships with communities and organisations.
Mōhou ake | About you
You will have a good understanding of both te reo Māori and tikanga Māori with a willingness to grow and weave this knowledge into your work. The ability to kōrero Māori will be an advantage. You will be an engagement practitioner with strong connections across Tairāwhiti and beyond. You will build and maintain reciprocal relationships with Tangata Whenua and other diverse communities.
You will participate with in scoping, developing, implementing, and reporting on localised impactful community campaigns and activations. You will utilise your can-do attitude to identify and respond to challenges and risks as they arise, work collaboratively with others in the Strategic Engagement and Partnerships team and actively contribute to all training and learning opportunities.
To be successful in this role you need the following:
- Experience in developing and delivering community engagement initiatives across communities and regions
- Demonstrated connections with one or more of the Commission's priority communities
- Ability to build knowledge of community and required networks
- Experience in the delivery of operational policies and procedures based on legislation
- Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure to meet deadlines
- Professional and results-oriented approach with good business and customer focus
- Strong connections within specific communities.
Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri | About the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections.
Here's your chance to contribute to New Zealand's democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda. It's an exciting and varied role within a team which is committed, supportive and hands-on.
Mā te tūhono mai ki Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri ka aha? | Why join the Electoral Commission?
The Commission is building an inclusive strength focussed culture where diversity is encouraged and valued and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations and identities. We want to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We are happy to discuss what works for you. You will join a team who are here for the right reasons, and we are passionate about what we do.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and cover letter outlining your reasons for joining the Commission, highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
Applications close at 5pm, Sunday 15 June
For more information regarding this role, please email recruitment@elections.govt.nz
You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand