Campaign Director General Election 2026

Closing date Thursday 13 March

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Fixed Term, May 2025 until 8 weeks after the next New Zealand general election

Salary: $98,582 - $124,678 pro rata (based on collective agreement payscale)

If you have proven political campaign experience and are passionate about working for a greener and fairer Aotearoa, then this might be your dream job!

The purpose of the Campaign Director is to ensure every available vote is secured for the Green Party at the 2026 general election. The successful applicant will use their skills as an experienced leader and organiser to implement a nationwide campaign strategy. This will be done in collaboration with the Green Party Campaign Committee and the Party leadership.

The successful candidate will be someone who is keen to work in a pressured political environment, providing organisational leadership for a diverse range of groups and individuals to ensure the best possible electoral result.

The Campaign Director is responsible for managing the overall campaign direction within the boundaries of the Campaign Strategy; planning and delivering multiple overlapping Campaign projects; making sure that campaign expenditure is effective; and that campaign staff and volunteers are supported and focused. In doing this work the Campaign Director will build effective relationships with and between the Green Party Campaign Committee, national officeholders (volunteers), the Green Party Caucus (MPs), campaign volunteers and Green Party candidates.

Initial tasks will include supporting the local body 2025 election campaigns to become familiar with Green Party campaign infrastructure and systems.

Some out of hours work will be required, e.g. evening online calls and occasional weekend meetings. Out of hours work will intensify in the weeks before the General Election.

The role is based in our Party offices in central Wellington.

The Green Party is proactively looking to hire Māori and Pasifika candidates and is committed to equal employment opportunities. We acknowledge the challenges of applying especially for young, disabled, LGBTIQA+, women and/or people of colour. We are happy to have a conversation about how we can support your application.

How to Apply:
Please email [email protected] for an application pack by Tuesday 11 March

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