Communications Advisor, Mike Butterick MP

Bring your first-class communications expertise to the heart of Parliament!

About the role

Mike Butterick MP is looking for a Communications Advisor to join their team for 10-20 hours per week. There is flexibility about where the role is based either in Wellington at the Parliamentary precinct or in the Wairarapa working out of the Masterton electorate office.

Youll primarily develop developed targeted content across a variety of traditional and social media channels to engage the community.

Working as part of the 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

Ideally you will have a wide range of experience to call upon for this position including finely honed communications and social media expertise. Your friends and whānau describe you as community minded technologically savvy resilient proactive and willing to roll your sleeves up and get things done!

Youll be able to work independently and as part of a team. Youll proactively identify opportunities to engage with the community and inform them about your MPs work.

In your application please clearly outline how your experience and knowledge make you the right candidate for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the MPs communications plan
• Identify and recommend opportunities to promote the MPs Parliamentary profile to the public across media; print television radio and social
• Write material in relation to current reactive topics specific to the MPs electorate and/or areas of interest
• Create identify advise and recommend on media opportunities for the MP
• Chart assess and evaluate the performance of all media and report this to the MP
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with local and regional media and networks both inside and outside Parliament to support the MPs profile and media engagement
• Organise and run press briefings conferences and media advisories for the MP

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 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. An awareness of the political landscape may be beneficial in supporting your MP.

The pay band for the role starts at $74270 (fulltime equivalent) 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 either in Wellington at the parliamentary precinct or in the Wairarapa working out of the Masterton electorate office for 10-20 hours per week.

In your application please state your preference for where you would be based and how many hours between 10-20 that you want to work.

Applications close 11:59pmWednesday 7thJanuary2026.Please note that applications will only be accepted online. If you have any confidential questions please contact:

Important Note:This vacancy will remain open through the Christmas break. There will beno replies to questions from 25 December until the advert closes so please plan accordingly.

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.