Fixed Term Full-Time - Wellington (March 2022 – December 2023)

Conducting a general election is a large logistical exercise requiring the procurement, management and delivery of hundreds of items throughout New Zealand.

Here's your chance to contribute to New Zealand's democracy as part of a small, dedicated team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda. 

As part of the Voting Services team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of electoral events by leading the supplies project.  You will work with the Project Leader (Equipment and Supplies) to assist with:

• Designing, developing, testing and procuring new and existing supplies
• Overseeing the ongoing management and distribution of supplies as part of delivery
• Ensuring supplies and logistics related processes are well-designed and easy to follow

To succeed in this role you will:

• Be a pragmatic person with a “can-do” attitude
• Be enthusiastic and team-focused
• Be able to work with a range of people from inside and outside the Electoral Commission
• Strong computer and good communication skills
• Have some experience or interest in the procurement of goods and services
• Have the ability undertake multiple tasks within tight timeframes.

To apply for this role please click apply now.  Alternatively a job description and application form is available by emailing recruitment@elections.govt.nz.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Adele Gibson, Principal Advisor – Voting Services at adele.gibson@elections.govt.nz.

Please attach your CV and cover letter

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 07 March 2022.

You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand.

All new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide a copy of their My Vaccine Pass when accepting an offer of employment with the Commission.