Deputy Clerk of Committee | Manahautū Tuarua o te Komiti

Te tĪma The team:

When you work in Parliament you dont just observe democracy in action youre part of it. The Office of the Clerk sits at the core of Parliament providing authoritative advisory services to the House of Representatives. Our teams directly support the House and its select committees ensuring parliamentary business is conducted efficiently professionally and impartially.

Mō te tūnga About the role:

As a Deputy Clerk of Committee youll be the lead report writer within a team of staff who support one or more of Parliaments select committees. As well as attending select committee meetings you will have the opportunity to be involved in the committeeswork as MPs consider and amend legislation scrutinise government agencies respond to petitions and conduct inquiries.

Working for the Office of the Clerk in a totally impartial politically neutral environment. Your clear and concise written and verbal communications skills will be invaluable as you:

• Draft reports on behalf of select committees.
• Liaise with departmental advisers and submitters.
• Confidently present the results of your work to MPs.

As a Deputy Clerk you will support the other members of your secretariat sometimes stepping into the shoes of a Committee Clerk and sometimes assisting with meeting administration. These tasks may include:

• Coordinating a select committees programme of work.
• Briefing committee chairpersons.
• Providing advice on parliamentary procedures to the public.

Tō kete What you will bring to the role:

You will be a confident highly capable professional with demonstrated experience operating in complex or sensitive environments. You are a trusted advisor who exercises sound judgment discretion and maturity in all interactions.

• Proven experience in professional report writing analysis and synthesising complex information for senior audiences.
• The ability to build strong credible relationships with stakeholders across all levels.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging at a senior level.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.

Alongside a tertiary qualification youll ideally have several years of relevant professional experience enabling you to contribute effectively from day one. Youll need to be an excellent writer with a sharp analytical mind and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and impartiality.

Kariroiakoe WhatYoullGain:

In this role you will further strengthen and broaden your capability by gaining:

• Advanced legislative and parliamentary expertise including deep exposure to select committee processes and constitutional practice.
• Highlevel stakeholder engagement skills working directly with MPs senior public servants and expert submitters.
• Refined strategic writing and advisory capability producing influential reports that shape parliamentary decisions.

The appointing salary range for this role is $82997 to $91140 per annum. Appointments will be based on skills and experience (please note the full salary range extends beyond this to allow for tenure progression).

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply:

To apply click the Im Interested button to upload your CV and complete the online application form.

Please note: The Seek advert will close at 12pm due to default settings; however if you visit Careers at Parliament the advert will remain open until midnight (12am) on the specified closing date.

Applications close at midnight Monday 9 February 2026

All applications must be submitted online. If this is not possible or to arrange a confidential kōrero please email

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change).

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.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We appreciate your interest but we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies currently. Unsolicited CVs received without written confirmation of acceptance from Parliaments talent team will not be received and Parliamentary Service and Office of the Clerk are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.