| Deputy Leader of the Labour Party | |
|---|---|
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | James McCombs |
| Formation | 27 August 1919 |
The deputy leader of the Labour Party is the second-most senior politician within the Labour Party in New Zealand. The officeholder deputises for the leader of the Labour Party at party-specific events. Unlike other political party leaders, the Labour Party's leader does not have the power to dismiss or appoint their deputy; both the leader and deputy are elected. In all cases where the leadership is vacant, the deputy leader shall also serve as acting leader until a new leadership election.[1] When the Labour Party forms the Official Opposition the deputy leader typically serves as deputy leader of the Opposition.
Carmel Sepuloni is the current Deputy Leader, elected on 7 November 2023.[2]
- ^ "Constitution and Rules" (PDF). New Zealand Labour Party. 2016.
- ^ "Labour votes to keep Chris Hipkins as leader, Carmel Sepuloni takes over as deputy". RNZ. 7 November 2023.
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