Senior Private Secretary, Chlöe Swarbrick MP

Senior Private Secretary, Chlöe Swarbrick MP

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

As the Senior Private Secretary for Chlöe Swarbrick MP you will provide efficient, professional, and well-informed administration support to the Co-Leader of the Green Party, ensuring responsibilities are managed proactively, considering the political landscape. You’ll provide high-quality advice and strategic diary management, ensuring that the co-leader's engagements align with political priorities and objectives.

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role:

We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience providing high quality administrative support and advice to senior leaders. You’ll have the ability to think proactively, multitask, prioritise workflows and meet deadlines. Your strong interpersonal and influencing skills along with initiative, flexibility and the ability to be proactive will be evident. You’ll be able to effectively navigate complex political environments and build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

A strong understanding of Green Party principles and their relationship to one another, and knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te ao Māori will be an advantage. A working knowledge of Parliamentary and Government policy processes is ideal.

He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Pāremata? | 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 a Parliamentary Service induction to set you up to succeed, as well as ongoing learning, development and professional networking opportunities.
• We are proud of our He Ao Takitaki (Te Ao Māori strategy); we offer karakia, waiata, reo Māori opportunities and other staff networks.
• Our core values are at the heart of how we work: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment.

The indicative salary range for the role is $85,000 - $90,000, and appointments will be based on skills and experience.

All employees who work for Political Party Offices are employed on an 'events based' agreement, with your employment linked to the party co-leaders. This role is based in Wellington, for 40 hours a week, with some flexibility required. 

Applications close midnight on 6 April 2025.

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