Careers at the PCO
Interested in joining the PCO team? This section has information on our vacancies, how to apply for roles, and what it's like to work at the PCO.
On this page
To see our current vacancies, visit our Vacancies page.
About us
The Parliamentary Counsel Office is New Zealand’s law drafting and publication office, and the Government’s legislative adviser. Its statutory objective is to promote high-quality legislation that is easy to find, use, and understand and, to that end, to exercise stewardship of New Zealand’s legislation as a whole.
The work we do is challenging, diverse, and integral to the lives of New Zealanders. There’s no place like it.
We work in four groups:
Drafting
System and Stewardship
Access and Digital Services
People, Services and Delivery
Our People
We are a small office of around 120 people, with a passion for producing great legislation, and achieving our vision of delivering great law for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our values guide us in our work and represent the essence of our culture and identity. They also support us to be a cohesive organisation.
The PCO has three core uara | values
Whakamana tāngata | We value people: We strive to create an environment where every individual is respected, supported, and given opportunities to grow. By valuing people, we foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, enabling everyone to thrive.
Mahi ngātahi | We collaborate: Collaboration lies at the heart of our success. By working together, we use the diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to drive expertise and innovation, and achieve our goals.
Whai putanga | We are outcomes focused: We are committed to being trusted experts and partners delivering tangible results. We focus on setting clear goals, measuring our progress, and continuously improving. By being outcomes focused, we drive innovation, excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction.
See Life at the PCO for a taste of life in the office, including videos of Parliamentary Counsel talking about their work.
Working at the PCO
Located across the road from Parliament, the PCO offers you a fascinating insight into Aotearoa’s legislation. We are proud of the work we do, and we are also proud of our great culture.
We value our people and provide a flexible and supportive environment. On our doorstep we have the Botanic Garden, Lambton Quay, the railway station and the waterfront, so it's easy to get out and enjoy the best of Wellington.
What we offer
As well as offering a supportive and encouraging workplace, we believe in looking after our people. That’s why when you join the PCO you have access to a range of benefits.
Health and wellbeing
five weeks annual leave
flexible working environment to support our people's health and wellbeing
annual vision and hearing reimbursement
discounted private health insurance
access to fitness opportunities such as the Parliament gym.
Staff development
We encourage and assist our employees with professional development so you are able to build your skills and develop your career. Staff are encouraged to take up opportunities that become available within the PCO, such as participating in special projects.
Social scene
We are a friendly team and believe in celebrating achievements and making time to have fun. We have an active social club, encourage social activities, and even have a social netball team.
KiwiSaver
The PCO provides an employer contribution to KiwiSaver members at the rate of 4% for those who elect to pay 4%.
Access to parliamentary complex
Being a PCO employee also gives you access to services within the parliamentary complex such as the Parliament gymnasium and indoor swimming pool, Parliament's restaurants and bar, and more.
Please note that some benefits apply to permanent employees only.
The PCO is a great place to work. If you would like to join us, check out our current vacancies.
Last updated: 19 June 2024