The Labour Leader's Office is seeking a Researcher. You would play a strong part in our driven and passionate team, providing high quality research for the Parliamentary Labour Party. You will be tasked with initiating and conducting research, maintaining quality research files, and monitoring media developments.

M te tnga - About the role The Labour Leader's Office is seeking a Researcher to provide research and advice. You will need to process information from different sources, including current or past legislation, academic articles, media releases and the Parliament library. You will assist in other task including, but not limited to: media monitoring and analysis, development of policy, advice.

Based in the Parliamentary precinct in Wellington this is a full-time role that support the very machinery of Aotearoa New Zealand's democracy. T kete - What you will bring to the role We want to speak with people who can clearly demonstrate their passion for analysing data to provide meaningful and tangible insights. You'll be required to think about issues and make recommendations through considering precedents, referenced research or other solutions.

This means you'll need to have proven ability to research, understand, analyse and communicate complex issues in everyday language, for difference audiences. Additionally, knowledge of legislation and Parliamentary processes is desirable. In your application, please clearly outline how you have worked to achieve the above.

Ng haepapa - Responsibilities: Support the development of policy and information gathering to provide research and advice to the Member and others in the Member's office(s) Compile research from different sources, including current or past legislation, academic articles, media releases, and the Parliamentary Library Contribute to policy development by compiling reports, analysing and reviewing submissions, monitoring and reporting on trends Assemble and collate data and compile statistics Monitor and summarise information to ensure the Leader and our MPs are well briefed and kept up to date in their portfolio(s) and/or areas of interest He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Premata? - Why work for Parliamentary Service? We offer a range of benefits including five weeks annual leave, an Eye and Hearing subsidy, and an annual well-being payment You will receive a Parliamentary Service induction to set you up to succeed, as well as ongoing learning, development and professional networking opportunities We are proud of our He Ao Takitaki (Te Ao Mori strategy); we offer karakia, waiata, reo Mori opportunities and other staff networks Our core values are at the heart of how we work: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment The pay band for the role starts at $70,000 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 M.