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Which parliamentary roles did Jacinda Ardern hold before becoming Labour Party leader?
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Jacinda Ardern
Labour politician Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand in 2017.
Before becoming the leader of the Labour Party in 2017, Jacinda Ardern held several parliamentary roles and responsibilities within the New Zealand House of Representatives:
- Member of Parliament (MP): Ardern first entered parliament in 2008 as a list candidate and served as the youngest member of the House at that time.1
- Deputy Leader: In early 2017, she was unanimously elected as the deputy leader of the Labour Party following the resignation of Annette King.2
- Select Committee Appointments: Upon her initial entry into parliament, she was appointed to the Regulations Review and the Justice and Electoral select committees.1
- Spokesperson Portfolios: Throughout her time as an MP, she held various spokesperson roles, including:
- Youth Affairs1
- Social Development1
- Arts, Culture, and Heritage1
- Children1
- Justice1
- Small Business1
Prior to her parliamentary career, she also worked as a researcher for MP Phil Goff and served on the staff of Prime Minister Helen Clark.1