Ko matou tenei | Who we areThe Labour Leader's Office (LLO) supports the Labour Party Leader and Labour Party members of Parliament in their parliamentary duties. We provide a range of political services, advice, analysis and communications services (written, printed and digital).We are a dedicated, energetic and progressive team who ensure the Labour Party Leader and Caucus are well supported. We are committed to supporting the Labour Leader and our MPs as we fulfil our role in Opposition, in the 54th Parliament.Mo te tunga | About the roleWe are looking for a designer to join the team for 12 months, ideally commencing mid-March 2024, to cover a period of parental leave. This is currently a part-time role (32 hours per week, 0.8FTE), although if you'd prefer to work full-time (40 hours per week), we are open to discussing this further.The designer provides a wide range of in-house digital design services to the Labour Leader's Office and Members of Parliament. This includes developing MP publicity material and managing the print production process as well as assembling video, graphics, audio and text into a finished product for social media platforms. The role is responsible for managing design requests that come into the Labour Leader's Office and working with other members of the team and external suppliers (e.g, printers) to get the work done in a timely and efficient way.To kete | What you will bring to the role:We are looking for someone with experience as a professional designer with a strong portfolio of previous work. You must be able to work under pressure, and be able to prioritise and manage conflicting deadlines across multiple projects.You'll be able to create visually compelling and on-brand designs that resonate with target audiences and will be responsible for the overall design production from concept to end-product delivery (on time and within budget).At Parliament, no two days are the same, and you'll work as part of a dynamic team to contribute to the Labour Leader's office as we lead the Opposition.Nga haepapa | Responsibilities:Visual designCollaboration and ideationBrand managementDigital designPrint productionQuality controlCommunication, project management and relationship managementHe aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Paremata? | Why work for Parliamentary Service?We actively represent our values of Accountability, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Integrity and Empowerment.We offer a thorough induction, on-going development and excellent working conditions.We are proud of our He Ao Takitaki and Diversity and Inclusion strategies; we offer karakia, waiata, reo Maori opportunities and staff networks.We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, Eye and Hearing subsidies and a well-being payment.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 MP (in this case, the Leader of the Opposition). This role is based in the Parliamentary Precinct for between 32 and 40 hours per week.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, please apply now.
