Communications and Campaigns Advisor – Wellington

(Permanent, Full-time)

The PSA is looking for an experienced campaigns and communications professional who is excited by the prospect of supporting the ongoing advocacy work of New Zealand’s largest union.

The PSA’s 95,000 members are at the heart of the issues and events that will shape the 2026 General Election - and you would be right in the midst of it.

In this role you’ll use the full range of your communications and campaigning skills to support the PSA’s relentless advocacy for proper resourcing of public, community, health care and local government services, and for the jobs of our members who deliver them. You’ll develop and implement campaigns for issues including pay equity and proper resourcing of public health care.  

You’d be joining a collaborative and passionate, seven-person communications team who develop a range of communications and campaigns that support the PSA’s industrial and political objectives.  

What we’re looking for

To thrive in this role you’ll bring:

• The ability to create and implement campaign strategies and plans that get results

• A track record of implementing effective campaigns and community engagement

• Experience working on long-term projects collaboratively - internally within an organisation and externally across networks 

• The ability to support and develop community leaders in campaign settings 

• Proven digital and social media campaigning skills

• Strong writing, including speech writing, and message development skills

• Confidence in your ability to manage the media, including developing and pitching media releases

• Experience of designing and creating campaign collateral

• A broad understanding of the political environment and the political and industrial role of unions

The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is committed to honouring Te Tiriti O Waitangi across our organisation and our work. Knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori will therefore be an advantage.

What we’re offering

The salary range for this position is $100,285 to $134,450. New employees enter the range on a starting rate based upon previous relevant experience and commensurate with internal relativities. Progression to the top of the scale is by regular and automatic service steps.  

We also offer:

• Flexible working options

• A nine-day fortnight option

About the PSA

The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is a union of 95,000 members, including 11,000 who identify as Māori. About half of PSA members work in the Public Service and State Sector. We also have significant membership in health, community services, and local government. The work of PSA members contributes to the public and community services vital to creating a just and humane society that allows people to thrive and grow. The PSA is an EEO employer.

Our core values include advancing members’ interests with a strong effective voice, standing together, supporting and empowering members, individually and collectively.  We embrace diversity and challenge inequality, and our actions are characterised by professionalism, integrity and respect.  

We are a progressive and constructive union, constantly seeking solutions that improve members’ working lives.

How to apply:

Please download the following documents if you would like to apply:

• PSA Employment Application Form

• Job Description

Completed applications, including a cover letter and a CV should be emailed to vacancies@psa.org.nz  

Please visit the PSA website, www.psa.org.nz if you wish to apply.

Applications close Wednesday 28 January 2026

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The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is the largest union in New Zealand, Aotearoa and is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing 200 staff throughout New Zealand. We have over 95,000 members working in central and local government, health and community services. As the largest union in New Zealand Aotearoa, we can provide opportunities for organisers to take up leadership roles in our sectors and across the organisation.

Our core values include advocating members’ interests with a strong effective voice, standing together, supporting and empowering members, individually and collectively. We embrace diversity and challenge inequality and our actions are characterised by professionalism, integrity and respect. We are a progressive and constructive union, constantly seeking solutions that improve members’ working lives.

The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi has a permanent, full time organiser vacancy based in the Central Districts region. Applications will be considered from the Palmerston North, Napier and Taranaki regions.

We are looking for people with:

• A commitment to the work of trade unions.
• An ability to improve the quality of PSA Te Pukenga Here Tikanga Mahi members’ working lives.
• The capability to build durable working relationships with members, employers, government and industry representatives.
• The skills to develop and support members and delegates in dealing with issues impacting on their working lives.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and leadership skills.
• An ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.

The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is committed to honouring Te Tiriti O Waitangi across our organisation and the work we do. Knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori will therefore be an advantage.

The salary range for this position is $92,695 to $115,466. New employees enter the range on a starting rate based upon previous relevant experience and commensurate with internal relativities. Progression to the top of the scale is by regular and automatic service steps.

The PSA is also an EEO employer.

Please download the following documents if you would like to apply:

• Application for Employment
• Organiser Job Description
• Competencies

Completed applications, including a cover letter and a CV should be emailed to vacancies@psa.org.nz

Applications close 9am Monday 12 January 2026.

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Tuia te tiriti ki runga, tuia te tiriti ki raro, tuia te tiriti ki roto, tuia te tiriti ki waho. Tihei mauri ora!

Ka wehi kia Io, nāna nei te tīmatanga me te whakamutunga o ngā mea katoa, e tika ana kia whai kororia ki tōna ingoa tapu. Tukuna mai te kaha me te manaakitanga, ūnuhia te māramatanga hei korowai mō tātou.

Kei ngā mate huhua o te wā, ka noho rātou ki te tihi o whakaaro nui. Hokihoki atu ki Te Ao Tūroa, haere atu rā, moe mai rā, okioki atu rā.

Otirā, ki ngā kanohi o tātou mā, nau mai rā.

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa

The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is the largest union in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing over 220 staff throughout New Zealand. We are a membership-based organisation with a Māori structure. Te Rūnanga o Nga Toa Āwhina encompasses the Māori membership of the PSA. We have more than 95,000 members working in central and local government, health and community services. The focus of the PSA is to advance the interests of members through improvements in the political, industrial, economic and social environment. The PSA takes a strategic approach to building unionism.

We have a Te Kaihautū Māori vacancy within the leadership team. This is a full-time permanent position and can be based in one of New Zealand’s major cities.

This role is to provide Strategic, industrial, political and cultural leadership across the PSA and advice to the union, through the secretariat participate as part of the leadership team, and take a leadership role in the integration of kaupapa Māori work programmes within the PSA’s general industrial and political agenda. Te Kaihautu Māori reports directly to the PSA’s national secretaries.

We are looking for someone with:

• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Ability to build relationships and connect with Iwi, Hapu and Whānau
• Ability to effectively engage with Māori across a range of cultural contexts
• Actively contributes to the professional and cultural growth of the union
• Actively accesses and acknowledges the skills and expertise of Māori across the union
• Demonstrates competent levels and understanding of te reo and tikanga Māori practices
• Affirms the development and implementation of Tiriti o Waitangi practices across the union
• A high level of experience in union organisation and employment relations
• Ability to work constructively with employers and other external agencies
• Ability to initiate strategies to advance the PSA’s goals and objectives

This role can be based in one of major cities in NZ Aotearoa.

The salary range for this position is $149,658 to $153,458. New employees enter the range on a starting rate based upon previous relevant experience and commensurate with internal relativities. Progression to the top of the scale is by regular and automatic service steps.

The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is committed to honouring Te Tiriti O Waitangi across our organisation and the work we do.

The PSA is also an EEO employer.

Please download the following documents if you wish to apply:
www.psa.org.nz/vacancies/job description
www.psa.org.nz/assets/Uploads/Application-for-Employment-form-.pdf

Applications close on Monday 12 January 2026.

Completed applications can be emailed to liz.byron@psa.org.nz.

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