• Full time, permanent position
• $100,285 - $134,450 depending on experience
• Wellington-based
• Develop policy and strategy for Aotearoa’s biggest union  

The policy team operates at a senior level within the PSA and the primary role of the position is the development of PSA policy and strategy, and responding to the policy needs of the union.   Team members represent the PSA in a wide range of external forums.  They provide policy papers and advice to the executive board and national secretaries.  They advise and support the organising staff and keep the PSA aware of any potential issues that may arise in the future.  This is a great opportunity to make your mark in an influential national organisation and showcase your policy expertise.

The PSA, Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi, is the largest union in New Zealand, Aotearoa and is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing over 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 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.

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. Knowledge of Te Reo and tikanga Māori will therefore be an advantage.

The PSA is also an EEO employer.
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If you would like to apply, please provide a cover letter, an updated CV and a PSA application for employment form located here. The position description is located here.


Completed applications to be emailed to vacancies@psa.org.nz.

Applications close midday, Tuesday 18th February 2025.

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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.  

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.

We are looking for full time, fixed term, organising administrator to support our industrially focused organising staff based in our Wellington office.  There is some flexibility around the hours of work but the incumbent must be located in the Wellington region.

This is a fast-paced, challenging role where you will provide organising support to the assistant secretaries, NSLs (National Sector, Support, Strategic and Māori Leaders), organisers, delegates and members. This includes mail outs, ballot administration, travel bookings and general administration duties.

We need someone with a good skill base and broad administrative experience who can plan, prioritise and work to deadlines, has sound computer literacy, can collect and process information, is approachable and customer-focused, has good written and verbal communication skills, and a good eye for detail.

The salary range for this position is $81,302 to $100,285 prorated.  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. Knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori will therefore be an advantage.

The PSA is also an EEO employer.

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

• PSA Employement Application Form
• Organising Administrator Job Description

For your application to be considered you must complete an application for employment form and send this in, along with a cover letter  and CV to vacancies@psa.org.nz

Applications close on 9am, Wednesday 18 February 2026.

The PSA is looking for an organiser to lead and deliver our general election campaign. 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 campaigning and organising skills to engage our 95,000 members and the voting public with our campaign for proper resourcing of public, community, health care and local government services, for decent work and a better Aotearoa.

You’d be supported by a network of committed campaigners nationwide and will work with them to organise campaign events, leverage national and regional media opportunities and build and maintain strong networks with like-minded organisations.

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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
• A can-do attitude, utilising your problem solving skills to deliver time-sensitive quality campaign activities
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary communications and campaigns team to leverage maximum exposure for our campaign events
• 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
• 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.

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What we’re offering

The salary range for this position is $100,285 to $134,450 per annum pro rata, plus allowances where applicable. New employees enter the range on a starting rate based upon previous relevant experience and commensurate with internal relativities.

We also offer:

• Flexible working options
• A nine-day fortnight option
• Contribution to superannuation above the minimum KiwiSaver employer rate

About the PSA

The PSA 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 Public Services, and Local Government. The PSA is an EEO employer.

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.

How to apply

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

• Application-for-Employment-Form
• Campaign Organiser Job Description

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

Applications close at on 5pm, Monday 9 February 2026.

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