Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is back as a political party staffer - this time in Australia.

Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is back as a political party staffer - this time in Australia.

She is managing Izzy Scherrer's campaign for South Barwon in November.

Tory Whanau decided not to run for re-election as mayor in last year's election, later confirming she was moving across the Tasman to Melbourne.