noun
seeking government posts; office-seeking; job-hunting for public office
Refers to the activity of actively pursuing a position in government, often with a connotation of maneuvering or campaigning for a post.
選挙後、多くの議員が猟官運動を始めた。
After the election, many lawmakers began seeking government posts.
就職活動 is general job-hunting, while 猟官運動 specifically refers to seeking positions in government or public office.
Compound of 猟官 (りょうかん, 'office-seeking') and 運動 (うんどう, 'movement' or 'campaign'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is used in political contexts.