Kanton Zürich
Zürich
14 hours ago
Specialist in Elections and Voting 80 - 100%
- 27 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Statistische Amt des Kantons Zürich as a Fachspezialist/in Wahlen und Abstimmungen! Be part of a dynamic team in a pivotal role.
Tasks
- Manage the preparation and execution of elections and votes.
- Support municipalities in executing political rights and initiatives.
- Assist in developing business applications and maintain documentation.
Skills
- Completed commercial training (EFZ) and relevant administrative experience.
- Strong organizational abilities and structured work style.
- Excellent communication skills in German and customer orientation.
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About the job
Specialist in Elections and Voting 80 - 100%The Statistical Office of the Canton of Zurich is the competence centre for data collection, dissemination and analysis in the cantonal administration. We inform the population and authorities about social and economic developments in the canton and economic area of Zurich.
The Elections & Voting department of the Statistical Office plans, coordinates and conducts federal and cantonal elections and votes. In close cooperation with the 160 municipalities of the canton, the office ensures the lawful and smooth execution of political rights – from operational preparation, through result determination to communication of results in real time.
We are looking for a committed, reliable and service-oriented Specialist in Elections and Voting (80–100%)
Your tasks are:
- Independent operational and administrative processing to prepare and conduct federal and cantonal elections and votes and the handling of cantonal initiatives and referendums
- Administrative management of deadline, appointment and file management, including ensuring legal and operational deadlines as well as maintenance of schedules, checklists, filing and pending matters
- Professional and technical support for municipalities in the operational execution of political rights including information service, first-level support and training for various business applications
- Participation in the operation and further development of central business applications, testing, documentation and error tracking
You bring with you:
- Completed commercial apprenticeship EFZ
- Several years of professional experience in an administrative role with high responsibility, ideally experience in public administration
- Very good organisational skills as well as a structured and precise way of working
- High service orientation and enjoyment in contact with municipalities and various stakeholders
- Good IT user skills
- Confident written expression in German
- Independent, responsible and team-oriented personality
We offer you:
- A varied and responsible activity in the exciting environment of politics and public administration
- Careful introduction and support by a committed team
- A central workplace in the centre of Zurich and the possibility to work part of your workload from home
- A reliable environment that values the diversity of life and family forms and gives you the opportunity to organise your work so that you can contribute in the best possible way
Interested?
We look forward to your personal application with a cover letter, CV and references. Applications from recruiters will not be considered.
For further information about the position, please contact Stephan Ziegler, Head of Elections & Voting Department (043, 259 75 35, stephan.ziegler@statistik.ji.zh.ch)
For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact ramona.linke@ji.zh.ch.
