Coordinator Communications And Education

Mo tenei turanga mahi | About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Coordinator to be a part of the Electoral Commission's Communications and Education team.

You will join a team at a busy and exciting time as we prepare for the next general election and focus on increasing public awareness and understanding of the electoral system, enrolling and voting.

You will contribute to the team's objectives by providing excellent administrative support to the team to deliver key initiatives for the 2026 General Election, including public information campaigns, online content, publications and resources, and clear and accessible communications for internal and external stakeholders.

This is a fixed term role with an immediate start.

The salary band for this role is $79-$87k

Primary deliverables include :

• Providing administrative support to the Communications and Education team, including liaising with providers, budget and invoice tracking, managing meeting invites and minute taking.
• Contribute to delivering publications and resources for internal and external audiences, including liaising with providers and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Building strong, collaborative, and productive relationships with key stakeholders (internal, external partnerships and providers).
• Implementing processes to track and monitor work and ensure filing systems and processes are well maintained.

Mohou ake | About you

To be successful in this role you must have :

Te Kaitiaki Take Kowhiri | About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections and referendums.

We are an independent Crown Entity who works with and through communities to inform, engage and educate New Zealanders about the value of participation, make it easy for them to enrol and vote, promote understanding of New Zealand's democratic processes, and deliver parliamentary elections.

Ma te tuhono mai ki Te Kaitiaki Take Kowhiri ka aha?

| Why join the Electoral Commission?

The Commission is building an inclusive strength focussed culture where diversity is encouraged and valued, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations and identities.

We want to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

We are happy to discuss what works for you.

You will join a team who are here for the right reasons, and we are passionate about what we do.

He aha e whai ake nei | What's next?

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining you reasons for joining the Commission, highlighting relevant skills and experience.

Applications close at 5pm Thursday 25 September.

For more information regarding this role, please email

You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand.