Applications to work for the Electoral Commission on this year's general election are coming in fast for the Whanganui and Rangitīkei electorates.
So far 328 people have applied for jobs in the Whanganui electorate where the commission is looking to recruit around 540 people.
In Rangitīkei, the commission has received 361 applications for around 450 roles.
The roles on offer vary in skills required and length of employment, with most being casual or part-time contracts.