Field Director General Election 2026

Closing date Monday 1 December 2025

Salary: $90,552 - $120,663 (pro rata, based on collective agreement payscale).

Fixed Term: January 2025 till 3 weeks after the general election, 2025

Are you passionate about creating Green change? This could be the job for you!

This is a fixed-term role supporting the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand in the lead up to and during the 2026 general election. The General Election Field Director is responsible for development and coordination of the Green Party’s General Election field/flaxroots campaign.

The successful candidate will be working with the Campaign Director, to create and execute a strategy, using the most up-to-date data and campaign tools, to ensure local teams run effective campaigns, suited to their capacity. This role will supervise other fixed term field staff and volunteers and will step in where necessary to support the delivery of the field campaign. It will involve developing and delivering training plans and materials; mobilising volunteer teams; working with the Campaign Administrator to ensure regular and clear communication is given to candidates, campaign staff and campaign teams; monitoring and giving feedback on the performance of local field staff; and other general Election projects, as directed by the Campaign Director.

The working hours are 40 hours per week. The member-driven nature of the organisation means that the Field Director will need to be available during evenings and weekends. Out of hours work will intensify in the weeks before the general election. If the employer has asked, and the employee agrees to work more than their usual hours of work in a week, the employee will get time off in lieu. 

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

How to apply

• How to Apply:
• Please email [email protected] for an application pack by Fri 28 November.

Fundraising Assistant

Closing date Tuesday 18 November
Hours: 30 hours per week November 2025 to January 2026, 40 hours per week starting February 2026
Fixed Term – Nov 2025 to 4 weeks after the General Election

$60,441.75 - $76,500.82 pro rata (based on collective agreement payscale)

If you are outgoing, a great communicator, and want a fairer and greener Aotearoa, then this is the job for you.
We are looking for a positive, confident and friendly communicator to help the Funding Development Manager fundraise for the Party’s campaign and operational needs. The Fundraising Assistant will support the Funding Development Manager across all of the fundraising programmes with a primary focus on administration, donor care, calling regular givers and bringing on new medium level donors.

An ideal applicant will have:

• Fundraising experience with a preference for face to face or telefundraising experience
• An understanding of fundraising principles
• Good communication skills including written and oral
• Attention to detail
• Good time management and task prioritisation
• Database experience – preferably with a CRM
• Good computer skills.

You’ll be working closely with an experienced fundraising manager, engaging politically with an ethical and principled party, while making a tangible difference to New Zealand’s future.
The member-driven nature of the organisation means that the Fundraising Assistant may need to be available during some evenings and weekends.
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 Friday 15 November.

Green Party Parliamentary Team Vacancies

When roles available with the Green Party parliamentary team they are listed on the parliament jobs website, which you can view here.

There is currently an opening for the Chief of Staff role:

Tumu Herenga Kaimahi | Chief of Staff | Green Leaders’ Office

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

The Green Leaders’ Office is seeking a Chief of Staff to lead a high-performing team and drive the Green Party’s parliamentary work.

This pivotal role supports the Co-Leaders and MPs by providing political and strategic advice, overseeing parliamentary operations, and fostering a values-driven workplace culture. You’ll lead a senior leadership team and work closely with Parliamentary Service, other political parties, and key stakeholders.

Ngā haepapa | Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach a senior team across policy, communications, outreach, and administration.
• Ensure a positive workplace culture.
• Provide strategic political advice and risk mitigation planning.
• Oversee implementation of caucus strategy and workplans.
• Manage relationships with Parliamentary Service, other political offices, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee recruitment, performance reviews, and HR processes.

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role:

• Proven leadership experience in political, public sector, or advocacy environments.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment in dynamic settings.
• Deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and bicultural responsiveness.
• Experience in managing budgets, HR, and operational planning.

He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Pāremata? | Why work for Parliamentary Service?  

• We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, an Eye and Hearing subsidy, and an annual well-being payment 
• You will receive a Parliamentary Service induction to set you up to succeed, as well as ongoing learning, development and professional networking opportunities 
• We are proud of our He Ao Takitaki (Te Ao Māori strategy); we offer karakia, waiata, reo Māori opportunities and other staff networks 
• Our core values are at the heart of how we work: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment 

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.  

Appointments will be based on skills and experience.

Applications close midnight, 23rd October 2025

Apply here