Fantastic opportunity to provide economic research, policy, analytical advice and administration to Andrew Bayly, MP.

You will have a tertiary qualification in Commerce majoring on Economics, Finance and/or Accounting with relevant experience and a strong technical foundation in macroeconomics. Equally, if you are a recent graduate with the ability to learn and grow quickly, we want to hear from you. You'll be a team player who will enjoy collaborating with others and be well-known for your resilient and adaptable nature.

This role is a varied and multifaceted one, where on any given day your responsibilities may include the following:

• Monitoring and summarising economic analysis
• Drafting of written, oral questions and assisting with the drafting of press releases
• Providing economic advice
• Using your research skills to interpret and collate data, compile statistics and produce reports
• Research on economic policies and emerging economic issues.
• Use your social media expertise to enhance your MPs communication strategy
• Organising and booking meetings, preparing agendas and taking minutes
• Preparing briefing notes for your MP for Select Committees and the House on sitting weeks
• Managing your MPs busy inbox, diary and coordinating travel bookings

You will have an organised and methodical approach to research and compiling information on a variety of subjects as well as the ability to analyse data and distil information. You will also have experience developing targeted content across a variety of social media channels to engage the local community, maintaining networks both inside and outside Parliament for your MP as well as looking for opportunities for your MP engage on social media.

As an employee of Parliamentary Service you will be impartial in your role. Awareness of the political landscape may be beneficial in supporting your MP. You'll appreciate the sometimes unpredictable nature of this environment and instead of letting it faze you, you'll thrive on it.

To ensure you feel supported and enabled to grow and develop their career, you will receive a Parliamentary Service induction to set you up to succeed within this environment, as well as ongoing learning and development opportunities.

This is an events based, fixed-term role linked to the MP, working 40 hours per week. Some flexibility in hours may be required.

The appointing salary band for this role is $63,743.00 to $79,679.00 per annum. Appointments will be based on your skills and experience.

Our ideal applicant will have studied economics or have relevant experience. 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, apply now.

Applications close 5pm on Sunday, 27 February 2022.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Recruitment@parliament.govt.nz

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

To apply for this job, please go to our job site https://careers.parliament.govt.nz/home and enter the job code 29292GJ.