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 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.

The PSA has a clear agenda regarding Equity in the Workplace (Mana Taurite I ngā Wāhimahi). The Equal Pay Organiser position has been established to work on this agenda including a key campaigning role, providing assistance with strategic organising, and assisting the wider union movement pay equity strategy. Our preference is that this position is based in Wellington.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in planning and running campaigns

• Experience in organising

• Understanding of how unions work and their role

• Excellent communications skills

The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is pro Te Tiriti O Waitangi as an 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.

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.

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

• Application for Employment Form

• Position Description

• Competencies

Your application should include a cover letter, CV and a completed Application for Employment form and is to be emailed to vacancies@psa.org.nz

Applications close 9am Wednesday 17 June 2026.

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• Full time, 1 Year Fixed Term

• $100,285 - $134,450 depending on experience

• Wellington-based

• Develop policy and strategy for Aotearoa’s biggest union

We are seeking an experienced analyst to join our 5-person team who take a strategic focus to supporting the political and industrial priorities of the union providing policy development, advice, information gathering, and developing insights and analysis. You will have a portfolio of areas of focus and will write policy papers and submissions for the union’s leadership. You will be skilled in data analysis, or quantitative and qualitative research skills and an awareness of the role campaign-focused research plays in advancing strategic organisational goals. 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 professional development and leadership roles.

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 salary 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.

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, Friday 8 May 2026.

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• Full time, Permanent

• $119,269 to $130, 661 depending on experience

• Manage a team of 5 full-time staff

We are looking for an experienced policy and research professional to lead and mentor our 5-member policy unit. In this newly established role you will direct the work of the team who build the union’s knowledge base to support our industrial and political campaigns. As a senior leader within New Zealand’s largest union you will be alert to opportunities to use the full range of policy analysis, strategic insights and research to increase our influence and achieve results for our 95,000 members who work in central and local government, and in public health and community-based (NGO) support services.

The PSA, Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi, is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing over 200 staff throughout New Zealand. 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.

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, 30 April 2026.

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