Manager Delivery and Support at Electoral Commission, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead delivery of electoral events
• Varied and interesting challenge
• A motivated and capable team to manage

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

We are looking for a Manager Delivery and Support to lead the Commission's national office Voting Services team in playing their critical role in delivering national electoral events. These include General Elections, by-elections and Government referendums.  The Voting Services team provides the resources, training and support to our field staff who provide voting services to the public, both across New Zealand and overseas. You will lead a skilled, knowledgeable and committed team, who love what they do, and consistently do whatever it takes to enable the New Zealanders to exercise their right to vote.

The role is focused on supporting individual members, and the team collectively, to develop their skills, achieve their professional aspirations, be well at work, transition to new ways of working, and grow their cultural understanding.

The salary band for this role is $145k -$178k

Mōhou ake | About you

You are an experienced people manager, capable of enabling talented people to develop and work collaboratively. You will enable team members to play their role in achieving organisational priorities and have fulfilling careers. Focused on delivering voting services for future electoral events, including the General Election in 2026, you will work effectively alongside other managers and teams across the Commission to deliver successful electoral events.

He aha tāu e mahi ana | About the role

You will be supporting key programmes of work to design and deliver electoral events for all kaimahi and voters. You will also:

• Build an operating environment that supports effective processes and practices within the Voting Services team.
• Work with the team to develop and implement standards for quality assurance across processes.
• Lead and facilitate the team's participation in reviews of electoral events, to identify potential changes and implement improvements.

Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū | Your background

• Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of senior people management experience.
• Experience in leading operational teams and / or large-scale events.
• Strong understanding of Te Ao Māori.
• Understanding of commercial practices, such as budget management within the constraints of a project.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri | About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections.

Here's your chance to contribute to New Zealand's democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda.  It's an exciting and varied role within a team which is committed, supportive and hands-on.

On top of this we provide benefits including flexible working options, including work from home, parental leave topped up to 100% of your salary for 6 months, 4 % employee contribution to KiwiSaver and 5 weeks annual leave as standard.

Why join the Electoral Commission?

The Commission is building an inclusive strength focused culture where diversity is encouraged and valued, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations and identities.  We want to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported.  We are happy to discuss what works for you. You will join a team who are here for the right reasons, and we are passionate about what we do. 

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and cover letter outlining your reasons for joining the Commission, highlighting relevant skills and experience.

The job closes on Sunday 15^th September

You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact recruitment@elections.govt.nz.