Maori unionist Matt McCarten has been made the new Labour Party chief of staff.
Matt McCarten. Photo: RNZ
The role will involve co-ordinating the activities of the party's parliamentary wing and liaising with the wider party.
Matt McCarten stood as an independent MP in the 2010 Mana by-election, and was involved with the Mana Party after its formation in 2011.
The Mana Party is extending its congratulations to Mr McCarten, saying his appointment will help build a strong coalition of the left to change the government.
