Executive Support and Researcher, Joseph Mooney MP

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Bring your first-class support and research experience to the heart of Parliament in this diverse role.

About the role Mō te tūnga:

Joseph Mooney MP is looking for an enthusiastic and professional Executive Support and Researcher to join their team at the Parliamentary precinct in Wellington for 30 hours per week. This is a key role supporting an MP with exceptional administrative and research support. Youll be responsible for ensuring that critical administrative functions related to the smooth running of the MPs Parliamentary life (such as diary management and travel) are actively managed while providing the member with research and briefings on their particular areas of interest.

Working as a core part of the MPs team youll step into an environment that is unique exciting and rewarding. This position offers real variety and plays a vital role in supporting Aotearoa New Zealands democracy.

What you will bring to the role Tō kete:

Youll be known for your strong attention to detail initiative and ability to quickly come up to speed. Your communication and relationship management skills will help you effectively share information ideas and experience with others. Youll be comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively.

Your research expertise means you can analyse issues with recognisable patterns and make independent decisions through considering precedents referenced research or other solutions.

Ideally youll have previous experience in executive office administration but this isnt essential: if you have excellent organisation and research skills we can provide you with the support mentorship and training you need to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities Ngā haepapa:

Ensure the MP knows where they need to be and when through the organisation and coordination of their diary and ensure they have the papers they require
Support the development of policy and information gathering to provide research and advice to the MP and others in the team
Ensure the smooth operation of the MPs role by providing administrative support where required (diary management travel and finance support)
Coordinate administrative activities in the MPs office including those for meetings functions and events; including collating invitations and arranging facilities and catering.

Why work for Parliamentary Service He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Pāremata

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 Māori strategy); we offer karakia waiata and reo Māori 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. Youll understand the political landscape and have a knack for taking everything in your stride. Things are changeable here so an appreciation for the environment and the ability to be calm proactive and flexible will stand you in good stead.

The pay band for the role starts at $74270 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 at the Parliamentary precinct in Wellington for 30 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 differenceplease apply now.

Applications close13 November 2025at midnight.

If you have any questions please contact

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.

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity and inclusion and good employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience that your point of difference brings.

Bring your first-class support and research experience to the heart of Parliament in this diverse role.About the role Mō te tūnga:Joseph Mooney MP is looking for an enthusiastic and professional Executive Support and Researcher to join their team at the Parliamentary precinct in Wellington for 30 h...