Work at the heart of your community, in the office of Tom Rutherford MP for Bay of Plenty.Mo te tunga | About the role:Tom Rutherford MP is looking for a Senior MP Support Advisor to join his team in his Papamoa electorate office, for 40 hours per week.
You'll be the lead liaison from the office between the MP and the community.
You'll be tasked with building and maintaining relationships with local groups and networks to understand their needs.
You'll have opportunities to lead constituent issues at ministerial level, working with Government agencies.
You will work alongside the Communications Advisor to ensure a successful overall running of the office.To kete | What you will bring to the role:You'll need to have strong relationship management and interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with a diverse range of people and organisations.
You'll be able to walk into any room and be highly engaging while displaying a high degree of empathy and self-awareness.You'll be known for your excellent communication, customer service, and administration skills including managing the office budget.
You are an adaptable person who is just as comfortable working out in the community as you are from the office.If you like problem solving, working collaboratively, and learning on the job, then this will be for you.Nga haepapa | Responsibilities:Lead liaison between the MP and the communityBuild, develop, and maintain relationships with local groups and networks to understand and respond to their needsReceive and investigate constituents' concerns/issues, make contact with constituents for further information where requiredLead advocacy for constituent issues at Ministerial level, with Government agencies, e.g.
Work and Income, Immigration New Zealand, and with other business and community organisations where requiredHe aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Paremata?
| 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 an induction from Parliamentary Service to set you up to succeed, as well as having access to ongoing learning, development, and professional networking opportunities.We are proud of He Ao Takitaki (our Te Ao Maori strategy); we offer karakia, waiata, and reo Maori opportunities along with opportunities through other staff networks.Our core values are at the heart of how we work: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga, and Empowerment.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 $83,550 per annum 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.
This role is based in the Papamoa electorate office.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 Sunday 26 January 2025 at midnight.If you have any questions, please contact ******.
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