Scott has been the MP for Coromandel since he was elected in 2011.

Scott has extensive business and commercial experience. Prior to entering Parliament, Scott was CEO of the nationwide children's charity Make-A-Wish New Zealand. He has also previously held roles as New Zealand General Manger of several businesses.

Scott resides in Thames and his extended family have been farming in the Coromandel region for four generations. Scott has a law degree from the University of Auckland and is also a Justice of the Peace.