Communications Coordinator for Carlos Cheung MP

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Kairuruku Whakawhitinga Kōrero - Communications Coordinator

Are you someone with an interest in Communications? If so, read on.

Mō te tūnga - About the role

The Communications Coordinator position is to ensure the smooth delivery of the communications plan. Working with Carlos Cheung MP you'll ensure everything runs effectively and efficiently from monitoring the inbox to social media activity.

Based in the Mt Roskill electorate office (remotely at first while an office is opened) for 16 hours per week, you'll be working to support the very machinery of Aotearoa New Zealand's democracy.

Tō kete - What you will bring to the role

We're looking for someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills who actively shares information, ideas and their experience with others.

Ngā haepapa - Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the communications plan
• Support and administer media (including social media) content for the Member
• Ensure the smooth operation of the Member's role by providing administrative support where required (diary management, travel, and finance support)
• Actively monitor all communication channels, including the Member's social media for issues of interest/concern
• Respond to correspondence and emails, and escalate correspondence where required

He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Pāremata? - Why work for Parliamentary Service?

• We actively represent our values of Accountability, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Integrity and Empowerment.
• We offer a thorough induction, on-going development and excellent working conditions.
• We are proud of our He Ao Takitaki and Diversity and Inclusion strategies; we offer karakia, waiata, reo Māori opportunities and staff networks.
• We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, Eye and Hearing subsidies and a well-being payment.

As an employee of Parliamentary Service, you will be politically impartial in your role. An awareness of the political landscape may be beneficial in supporting your MP.

The pay band for the role starts at $65,630 per annum (prorated for part-time) and appointments will be based on skills and experience. All employees who work for MPs are employed on an 'events based' agreement, with your employment linked to your MP. While an electorate office is set up in Mt Roskill this role will be based remotely, for 16 hours per week,

If you want to work in a role and environment unlike any other: one that is hugely rewarding and exciting with the chance to make a difference, please apply now.

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, 7 December 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@parliament.govt.nz

To apply for this job, please go to our job site https://careers.parliament.govt.nz/home and enter the job code 34693GJ.