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Advisor - Community Engagement -Taranaki/Whanganui( Electoral Commission's Head Quarters )
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Electoral Commission
Job Description
Kia ora! Are you someone who has a passion for working in the community? Do you have infinite energy and enjoy growing people's knowledge and capability? Your exceptional expertise in community engagement could be helping us to influence, motivate and support others to participate in New Zealand's democratic processes!
If this sounds like you, enquire now for this full time, permanent role with us!
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Taranaki, Whanganui 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 like Local Body Elections and General Elections.
This role is a remote, 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.
The salary for this role is $89,780 - $99,750 based on th skills and experience of the candidate.
Mōhou ake | About you
You are values driven and will have a good understanding of tikanga me ona te reo Māori with a willingness to continue to grow this knowledge and weave this into all you do. You will be an engagement practitioner with strong connections across Taranaki and beyond. You will build and maintain reciprocal relationships with Tangata Whenua and other diverse communities while building sustainable working partnerships in your region. Language skills that reflect the diverse communities we work with will be an advantage.
You will participate 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.
Ko tāu e whakarato ai | Key responsibilities
Develop and foster relationships through internal and external engagement
With support, effectively and efficiently respond to public and media enquiries while maintaining political neutrality
Support the delivery of electoral events
Engage with local community champions
Practice a continuous improvement approach
Contribute to the effectiveness and achievement of team and SEP goals
This role will be key in maintaining and developing community partnerships with communities and organisations.
Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū | What you'll need to succeed
Experience in developing and delivering community engagement initiatives across communities and regions
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
Ability to report on activities and results in a timely manner
Professional and results-oriented approach with good business and customer focus
Strong connections within specific communities.
Mo Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri | About the Electoral Commission
The Commission is values based and has an inclusive strength-focused culture where diversity and inclusion are encouraged and valued. We understand how important family is and support a family-friendly work environment. You will be part of a team who are here to promote participation and understanding and are passionate about supporting people's voices to be heard.
The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections. We are an independent Crown Entity who works with and through communities to inform, engage and educate New Zealanders about the value of participation, make it easy for them to enrol and vote, promote understanding of New Zealand's democratic processes, and deliver parliamentary elections and referenda.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
For a position description, or to apply for this role or for further information, please email [email protected]
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at 11pm on Sunday 12 July.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Job Details
Reference #
11189
Location(s)
Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui
Job opportunities
Roles at the Electoral Commission
Work type(s)
Permanent
Application closes on: 12 Jul 2026 23:00
If this sounds like you, enquire now for this full time, permanent role with us!
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Taranaki, Whanganui 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 like Local Body Elections and General Elections.
This role is a remote, 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.
The salary for this role is $89,780 - $99,750 based on th skills and experience of the candidate.
Mōhou ake | About you
You are values driven and will have a good understanding of tikanga me ona te reo Māori with a willingness to continue to grow this knowledge and weave this into all you do. You will be an engagement practitioner with strong connections across Taranaki and beyond. You will build and maintain reciprocal relationships with Tangata Whenua and other diverse communities while building sustainable working partnerships in your region. Language skills that reflect the diverse communities we work with will be an advantage.
You will participate 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.
Ko tāu e whakarato ai | Key responsibilities
Develop and foster relationships through internal and external engagement
With support, effectively and efficiently respond to public and media enquiries while maintaining political neutrality
Support the delivery of electoral events
Engage with local community champions
Practice a continuous improvement approach
Contribute to the effectiveness and achievement of team and SEP goals
This role will be key in maintaining and developing community partnerships with communities and organisations.
Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū | What you'll need to succeed
Experience in developing and delivering community engagement initiatives across communities and regions
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
Ability to report on activities and results in a timely manner
Professional and results-oriented approach with good business and customer focus
Strong connections within specific communities.
Mo Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri | About the Electoral Commission
The Commission is values based and has an inclusive strength-focused culture where diversity and inclusion are encouraged and valued. We understand how important family is and support a family-friendly work environment. You will be part of a team who are here to promote participation and understanding and are passionate about supporting people's voices to be heard.
The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections. We are an independent Crown Entity who works with and through communities to inform, engage and educate New Zealanders about the value of participation, make it easy for them to enrol and vote, promote understanding of New Zealand's democratic processes, and deliver parliamentary elections and referenda.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
For a position description, or to apply for this role or for further information, please email [email protected]
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at 11pm on Sunday 12 July.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Job Details
Reference #
11189
Location(s)
Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui
Job opportunities
Roles at the Electoral Commission
Work type(s)
Permanent
Application closes on: 12 Jul 2026 23:00
