The New Zealand Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity responsible for the administration of parliamentary elections and referendums, the allocation of money for the broadcast of election programmes, conduct of the Māori Electoral Option, servicing the work of the Representation Commission, the provision of advice, reports and public education on electoral matters, and electoral enrolment services for both parliamentary and local elections.
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Welcome to Privacy Week 2026: Foundations for the future! Join us to learn about doing the basics well and setting yourself up with a strong privacy foundation. This week we have 20 free webinars educating and raising awareness about privacy issues, including topics like AI, children’s privacy, and cybersecurity. Don’t forget to sign up for any webinars you’re interested in: https://lnkd.in/e9U2wAkP
Does your local organisation have what it takes to educate your community about the Māori Electoral Option and the choice for Māori about which roll to be on for this year's election? Then it’s time to finalise your applications for the Community Education Fund if you’re interested in providing education about the Māori Electoral Option. Applications are due by midnight, Monday 11 May 2026. The Fund will accept applications for up to $25,000. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/exsMehQp
It’s New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) week! Here’s a reminder that we’ve got information about the Election Access fund available in NZSL here: https://lnkd.in/eJzibTMq The Fund supports disabled people to stand as candidates in parliamentary general elections and by-elections. It can be used for selection and campaigning activity costs related to your disability and which non-disabled individuals do not face. This can include things like an NZSL interpreter. Everyone’s costs will be different depending on their disability-related needs, the type of activities they will be doing and where they are standing for election. Applications are currently open for the 2026 General Election. Find out more about the Fund and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eAfW9yZC
Applications for the Community Education Fund to support the Māori Electoral Option are now open! If you’re part of a local organisation who is interested in delivering a project that provides education to Māori about the Māori Electoral Option, and the choice about which roll to be on for this year’s election, then we want to hear from you. The fund will accept applications for up to $25,000. Applications close 11 May 2026, and projects must be delivered between 18 June and 6 August 2026. Find out if you’re eligible, and how to apply, here: https://lnkd.in/exsMehQp
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What does being politically neutral mean? Political neutrality is one of the 5 public service principles. It means serving New Zealand’s democratically elected government to the best of our professional abilities, irrespective of our own personal political opinions. Public servants have the same rights to freedom of expression and political activity as other New Zealanders. We must exercise these rights in a way that doesn’t affect our ability to do our work in a politically neutral way. As public servants, we must: • act in a politically neutral manner, which enables us to effectively serve current and future governments • respect the authority of the government of the day. The Code of Conduct for the Public Sector outlines the standards of integrity we must always meet: https://lnkd.in/eAcJVWKT Principles Guidance is a more comprehensive guide to each of the principles, including political neutrality: https://lnkd.in/eHy-wdDP General Election Guidance is a guide to help you do the right thing and navigate the heightened sensitivity during an election year: https://lnkd.in/e8grC9Qp #OurCode #OurIntegrity
We've got 64 electorates across Aotearoa New Zealand, and for the 2026 General Election each will need: 🟠 a Recruitment and Rostering Manager, who plays a key role in recruiting and supporting the workforce that enables New Zealanders to participate in our democracy, and 🟠 a Logistics and Supplies Manager, who plays a key role in supporting the smooth operations and delivery of voting services for their communities! If these sound like something that you could be interested in, apply now at work.elections.nz Other important info 👇 🔸 Applications close 11pm, 26 April 2026. 🔸 These roles are five month fixed term. 🔸 You must be allowed to work in New Zealand. 🔸 You need a full, valid New Zealand driver licence.
Applications are now open for the Māori Electoral Option (MEO) Community Education Fund! The Community Education Fund provides small grants to local organisations so they can encourage their communities to enrol to vote, and is split into two parts: MEO and General Election. For the MEO part, community organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand can apply for funding to help them provide education about the Māori Electoral Option and the choice Māori can make between the Māori roll and the general roll. Projects must be delivered between 18 June and 6 August 2026, and the fund will accept applications for up to $25,000. Find out more about if you’re eligible and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/exsMehQp Applications and supporting documents are due midnight, 11 May 2026.
🚨 Registrations are open now for Kids Voting - Te Pōti a Ngā Tamariki 2026! 🚨 Kids Voting is a free programme available to all schools and kura and is a great way for ākonga to explore real-life election issues, parties and candidates 🗳 The programme builds up to a mock election in Term 4, which gives students first-hand experience of the voting process. Interested? 🤔 Register your school here: kidsvoting.nz 📚 Tag your teacher friends to let them know!
Don’t let cost stop you from taking part in our democracy. If you’re planning to be a candidate in the upcoming general election and have a disability, the Election Access Fund Te Tomokanga — Pūtea Whakatapoko Pōtitanga is available to support you. Here’s what you need to know. ▪ The Fund can help reduce cost barriers for disabled people standing as candidates in parliamentary general elections and by-elections. ▪ It can be used to cover costs that only disabled candidates face during selection and campaigning. Find out more about the Fund and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/eAfW9yZC
If you’re passionate about connecting with diverse communities and inspiring civic participation, check out the Community Liaison opportunities we have available across the motu! We’re looking for energetic, motivated kaimahi to help support, encourage and facilitate meaningful public engagement in the Māori Electoral Option kaupapa. You’ll be working closely alongside our community engagement teams, and be confident engaging with individuals and groups in a friendly, approachable way. This could be at community events, in schools or out in busy public spaces where communities naturally gather. These are casual roles with flexible hours expected, including evening and weekend work to support a variety of events and engagements. Find out more about these roles and their locations at work.elections.nz Applications close on 29 March 2026.