The Electoral Commission is reaching out to see if there are any people who would like to work for the Elections this year at your Voting Place, or friends and family who may be interested.
The position is a paid role and there are several options - to work one day or several days for advanced voting, working as Voting Place manager, Issuing Officer, or Voting Assistant in the Voting Place. We also have driving roles available as a Mobile Manager.
There are other Voting Places who may have different schedules and close by to work at also - during advanced voting (two weeks prior to Election Day) and election day 7th of November.
Applications can be made on our website by following this link below.
General Election 2026 - Southland - Electoral Commission
We are looking for staff throughout the Southland Electorate from Arrowtown – Winton and everywhere in between, if you know of anyone else outside of your area interested.
Debs Townshend (She/Her) HQ Support Officer - Southland | Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri | 021 591 297| vote.nz | elections.nz
