Research Advisor

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Job no: 4FCHE

Category: Research

• Apply your analytical skills to support kaupapa that matter for Te Tai Tonga and Aotearoa.
• Role type: full time, fixed term until November
• Role location based on the Parliamentary Precinct in Wellington.

Are you someone who loves diving into information, analysing complex issues, and turning insights into clear, meaningful advice? We’re looking for a Kaitohutohu Rangahau, Research Advisor to support Tākuta Ferris MP with high quality research, analysis, and briefing support grounded in service to whānau, whānui across Te Tai Tonga and Aotearoa.

This role has real impact - your work will help shape advice, inform decision making, and contribute to policy discussions and advocacy that support whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities throughout Te Tai Tonga and Aotearoa.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Research & Analysis

• Gather and analyse information from legislation, academic research, media, submissions, and the Parliamentary Library.
• Summarise complex material into clear, concise briefings for the MP and the electorate.
• Prepare research for speeches, public events, stakeholder meetings, and social media responses.
• Monitor key trends and issues relevant to Te Tai Tonga, kaupapa Māori, and the Member’s portfolios and areas of interest.
• Assemble data, compile statistics, and produce fit for purpose reports.

Policy & Advisory Support

• Contribute to policy development as needed, working closely with the Member and other political offices.
• Review submissions on bills affecting whānau Māori and Te Tai Tonga, identify themes, and provide insights.
• Advise the Member on voting positions for legislation.
• Keep the Member informed on current issues, emerging risks, or opportunities for advocacy impacting Te Tai Tonga and communities across Aotearoa.
• Support the Member’s engagement with stakeholders, whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities through well prepared, evidence based advice

The pay band for the role starts at $74,270. Appointments will be based on skills and experience (please note, the full salary range extends beyond this to allow for tenure progression). Political neutrality is an expectation. This is a full time, fixed term role until November with the possible extension, located on the Parliamentary Precinct in Wellington. Some travel may be required across the electorate from time to time to support community engagement, hui, and events.

Ka riro i a koe | What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful role where your research directly supports advocacy, decision making, and positive outcomes for communities.
• Exposure to a wide range of portfolios, policy areas, and real world issues affecting Māori and wider communities across Aotearoa.
• A values driven workplace grounded in Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Integrity, Accountability, and Empowerment.

Ō Pūkenga | What you’ll bring

• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to identify patterns and form well-reasoned conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication - able to explain complex ideas in plain language.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgement and a high level of accuracy.
• A collaborative mindset, with willingness to share knowledge and support others.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and the aspirations of Te Tai Tonga communities would be highly valued.
• Te Reo Māori proficiency appreciated but not required.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

Please note: The Seek advert will close at 12pm due to default settings; however, if you visit Careers at Parliament , the advert will remain open until midnight (12am) on the specified closing date.

Applications close at midnight, Friday, 12 June 2026.

All applications must be submitted via the online portal. If this is not possible, or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email ***email_hidden***

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers, this date may change). You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity and inclusion and good employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience that your point of difference brings.