Ethnic Advisor – Parliamentary Labour Party Ethnic Communities (
Job Description
Your work matters to provide meaningful insights to help shape NZ’s democracy
Based in Auckland. Be a part of a supportive and energetic team
We have an exceptional opportunity for a fixed term position as an Ethnic Communities Engagement Advisor.
We are looking for applicants with an understanding of our ethnic communities, politics, and cultural relationships to provide community engagement, stakeholder management, communications and outreach advice to the Labour's Ethnic Communities Caucus.
Bring your first-class engagement, stakeholder-management and communications experience to the heart of Parliament!
Mō te tūnga About the role:
This is an exciting position for those who pride themselves on delivering high-quality and timely information, advice, and practical support. You will be passionate about building strong relationships and engaging with the ethnic communities. You will also provide timely information, advice, and practical support to the Parliamentary Labour Party Ethnic Communities Caucus.
Tō kete What you will bring to the role:
You will ideally have a wide range of experience in various forms of communications, including good writing skills. Above all else, nothing beats real-world and proven experience in community engagement, stakeholder management and communications. Your previous positions will have given you insights in how to be the collaborator, investigator, the go-to person and the driver for all things relating to communications and community engagement across ethnic communities. Please ensure your application clearly outlines the above.
Ngā haepapa Responsibilities:
Play a leading role in the development and implementation of the Ethnic Communities engagement and communication plan
Develop and maintain strong relationships to engage with ethnic communities, ethnic leaders, faith and religious leaders, young people and ethnic organisations
Identify and recommend opportunities to promote Labour values and policies to the public and other stakeholders across all platforms
Create and maintain a positive working environment and be a go-to for the Ethnic Communities Caucus, the Parliamentary Labour Leader’s Office and MPs for communications expertise
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.
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.
Appointments will be based on skills and experience. This role is for a 6-month fixed term and is based in Auckland.
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 online now.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 24th of May.
If you have any questions, please contact Fredwyn.Kisona@parliament.govt.nz
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