MP Support Coordinator | Kairuruku Ratonga Tautoko to Reuben Davidson MP

Bring your coordinator experience and proactive administration skills to the heart of the community with this diverse role working to Reuben Davidson MP and based in the Christchurch East electorate.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

The main purpose for the MP Support Coordinator position is to support the community engagement between the Christchurch East Electorate constituents and Reuben Davidson MP. Listed below are the core responsibilities. 

Based in the Christchurch East electorate office and 20 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:

Your previous experiences in providing administrative support and customer engagement will be nothing short of excellent. You will be comfortable dealing with people and be close to the issues facing the community and be able to do this while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. Often, you’ll be the first point of contact, be highly organised and love working within a collaborative team.

Ngā haepapa | Responsibilities:

• Assist with community engagement and constituent services for a member of Parliament.
• Monitor local forums, newsletters, community Facebook pages where required, and maintain established information databases relating to work and contacts made in the community
• Help provide information and advice to constituents on parliamentary processes and services
• Maintain established databases and files relating to constituent issues
• Raise common constituent issues and escalate complex cases where agreed with the team manager and/or Member. 

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 $67,600 per annum (pro-rated) 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 the MP. This role is based in the Christchurch East electorate office, for 20 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 midnight Monday 10 February 2025.

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