Posted 20 July, 2026
Election 2026 Wellington North: Voter Support & HQ Roles
Electoral Commission New Zealan
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 11dc28730d3bfd60
Job Description
Helpdeliverthe 2026 General Election Be part of one of New Zealand’s mostimportant events. Whether you enjoy working with people, keeping things organised behind the scenes, or supporting your local community, we have a range of casual roles available to help deliver the 2026 General Election. We are recruiting for a variety of roles across Aotearoa New Zealand, with opportunities that may last for a single day, several days, or multiple weeks depending on the position. Pay rates vary depending on the role and level of responsibility, ranging from $28.95per hour to $36per hour, plus 8% holiday pay. You can apply to work in avotingplace, anelectorateheadquarters, or both. Electorateheadquartersroles Work as part of a team supporting the coordination and delivery of election operations. These roles start as early as July. Electorateheadquartersroles may include: Administration and operational support Logisticsand planning Data entry and processing Team coordination and leadership Supporting election-day and post-election activities Each electorate has a headquarters – butplease note that the headquarters location for your electorate may not be close to where you live. Votingplaceroles Workin a votingplace supporthelping people to casttheirvote. These roles start in late October and work thetwo-weekadvance voting period. Roles may include: Greeting andassistingvoters Supporting voters to complete the voting process Providing customer service and guidance Voting places arelocatedthroughout New Zealand, helping communities access voting close to where they live. Kongāmeakahiahiatiaekoekiaangitū| Whatyou'llneed to succeed We are looking for people with a range of skills and experience across both voting places and electorate headquarters. You may be a great fit if you have: Enthusiasm for supporting democracy and your local community. Strong attention to detail. The ability to follow instructions and learn quickly. Strong communicationand customer serviceskills. Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. Good planning and organisational skills. Confidence using technology. The ability to remain calm and professional in busy environments. Experience using Microsoft Office (requiredfor some roles). You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand. Location(s) Wellington (incl Wairarapa) #J-18808-Ljbffr