Knowledge and Information Specialist at Parliamentary Counsel Office, Wellington - Wairarapa

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Salary range: $114,291 - $139,689

Join us at the Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) and help shape the way New Zealand's legislation is managed and accessed.

We are looking for a Knowledge and Information Specialist to support and partner with our business in managing data and information as valuable assets. This role is key to ensuring the PCO meets its obligations under the Public Records Act 2005 through a user-focused approach, as well as developing, guiding and supporting the use of approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools within the PCO.

What we do

The Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) plays a critical role in developing and publishing New Zealand's legislation. Our vision of Great Law for New Zealand underpins everything we do. We work across government agencies to deliver legislation that is fit for purpose, constitutionally sound, and accessible.

The work we do is challenging, diverse, and integral to the lives of New Zealanders. There's no other place like it.

The role

In this role, you'll play a key part in managing and improving how we manage, care for and engage with knowledge and information across the organisation. What you'll do:

• Drive improvements in information management maturity across the PCO through IM activities such as physical records management, retention and disposal and information classification and taxonomy development and implementation.
• Develop and maintain information management policies, strategies, and training programmes.
• Administer and support M365 information tools including SharePoint, Teams, CoPilot agents, OnePlaceMail and Purview.
• Partner with teams to deliver business-centric solutions and promote best practice.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on effective information management practices.

About you

We're seeking someone with the skills and experience to champion best practice information management and deliver practical, user-focused solutions. We're looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Public Records Act and information management standards.
• 2+ years' experience in knowledge and information management roles.
• 2+ years' experience administering and designing information architecture/solutions in M365 across SharePoint, Teams, CoPilot agents, OnePlaceMail and Purview.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in M365 and general office systems.
• Commitment to growing understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga.
• A tertiary qualification in Information Management or equivalent experience is required.

Our culture

Located across the road from Parliament, PCO offers you a fascinating insight into Aotearoa's legislation. We are a small office with a passion for producing great legislation.

We value our people and provide a flexible and supportive environment.

We offer a range of resources to support your wellbeing such as 5 weeks' annual leave, access to fitness opportunities such as the Parliament gym, discounted health insurance, annual vision and hearing test reimbursement, in-house te reo classes, and more.

How to apply

For more information about working at the PCO, as well as the job description, please visit our careers page www.pco.govt.nz/careers-at-the-pco.

All applications must be completed through this listing on Seek and include a cover letter telling us why you are suitable for the role, and a CV.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the closing date. Early application is encouraged.

Applications close: 5pm Tuesday 17 February 2026.