NZ Model Parliament 2022 Committee Applications

We are currently seeking applications the NZ Model Parliament 2022 organising committee. Committee applications have been extended and now close Wednesday 16 February 2022 at 11:59PM. An application pack with more information (including how to apply) can be found here! As a committee member, you will work closely with the 2022 Coordinator, Nick Abel.

WHAT IS NZ MODEL PARLIAMENT?

New Zealand Model Parliament is a Christchurch-based national event designed for high school students to experience Parliament as a change-maker. It is traditionally 3 days long and runs in late August/early September. With select committees on thought-provoking topics, deep-dives into current issues through workshops and parliamentary debate, New Zealand Model Parliament is an experiential crash course into the workings of Parliament.

As our only South Island based national event, New Zealand Model Parliament is particularly important for engaging with the youth of Te Waipounamu, and improving UN Youth's regional reach. It is also our youngest national event, first run in 2018 - allowing plenty of scope for the committee to grow the conference and truly make it their own.

Being involved with organising one of UN Youth's national events is an exciting opportunity to develop some crucial professional skills, while making a positive difference for young people in Aotearoa. The Coordinator and committee will be well supported by UN Youth's National Executive, so ample guidance will be provided.

GET IN TOUCH

Questions about the role, application process or other queries can be directed to the 2022 National President, Hana Drysdale ([email protected]) or the 2022 National People Officer, Julia Welsh ([email protected]).