Senior / Press Secretary – Act Caucus (Parliamentary Role)

Overview

The ACT Caucus Support Centre is looking for an experienced communications professional to join its Wellington-based team as a Senior Press Secretary or Press Secretary (depending on experience).

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Parliament, helping to craft and deliver the ACT Parliamentary Party's message across all media platforms.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for :

Leading media engagement and managing relationships with media

Writing press releases, speeches, articles, and digital content

Supporting the ACT Leader and MPs with media appearances and messaging

Advising on communications strategy and public positioning

Coordinating media schedules and content planning

You'll work closely with the Chief of Staff and caucus to ensure ACT's policies and priorities are communicated clearly, consistently, and effectively.

About You

We're looking for someone who is :

Experienced : with a background in public relations, journalism, or communications

Strategic : able to shape narratives and respond quickly to media developments

Politically savvy : understands the parliamentary environment and media landscape

A strong writer : able to produce clear, compelling content under pressure

A relationship builder : confident working with journalists, MPs, and stakeholders

A tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, or a related field is desirable.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, access to an on-site gym and pool, learning and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Our ever-changing environment allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events.

We offer a thorough induction, on-going development, and excellent working conditions.

Dependent on the skillset of the preferred applicant we're open to appointing to a Press Secretary or Senior Press Secretary role.

The salary for this role 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.

The role is based in Wellington, in the Parliamentary precinct, for 40 hrs per week.

If you'd like to play a key role behind the scenes in New Zealand's democracy, apply now.

Applications close at Midnight, 8th October 2025.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact

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

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