Press Secretary Senior Press Secretary – ACT Caucus, Parliament

The ACT Caucus Support Centre is looking for an experienced communications professional to join its Wellington-based team as a Senior Press Secretary or Press Secretary (depending on experience). This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Parliament helping to craft and deliver the ACT Parliamentary Partys message across all media platforms.

About the Role

Youll be responsible for:

• Leading media engagement and managing relationships with media
• Writing press releases speeches articles and digital content
• Supporting the ACT Leader and MPs with media appearances and messaging
• Advising on communications strategy and public positioning
• Coordinating media schedules and content planning

Youll work closely with the Chief of Staff and caucus to ensure ACTs policies and priorities are communicated clearly consistently and effectively.

About You

Were looking for someone who is:

• Experienced: with a background inpublic relations journalism or communications
• Strategic: able to shape narratives and respond quickly to media developments
• Politically savvy: understands the parliamentary environment and media landscape
• A strong writer: able to produce clear compelling content under pressure
• A relationship builder: confident working with journalists MPs and stakeholders

A tertiary qualification in communications journalism or a related field is desirable.

Why Join Us

We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave access to an on-site gym and pool learning and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Our ever-changing environment allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time select committees and other key events. We offer a thorough induction on-going development and excellent working conditions.

Dependent on the skillset of the preferred applicant were open to appointing to a Press Secretary or Senior Press Secretary role. The salary for this role 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. The role is based in Wellington in the Parliamentary precinct for 40 hrs per week.

If youd like to play a key role behind the scenes in New Zealands democracy apply now.

Applications close at Midnight Monday 8^th December 2025.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Fredwyn from the Parliamentary Service Talent Team on

The Parliamentary Service appoints on merit and is committed to EEO and good employer principles.