Economist and Policy Advisor

 

Full-time position for New Zealand’s largest union

  • $96,428 - $129,279 depending on experience
  • Wellington-based
  • Provide economic analysis advice for Aotearoa’s biggest union

Our 7-member policy team operates at a senior level within the PSA, providing insights to inform our strategy and developing policy to support New Zealand’s biggest union.  We’re looking to complement existing skills in the team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in economic modelling and quantitative data analysis skills.  This is a great opportunity to make your mark in an influential national organisation and showcase your economic and analytical expertise.  Team members represent the PSA in a wide range of external forums.  They provide analysis and policy papers to the executive board and our leadership team.  They also advise and support the organising staff and keep the PSA aware of trends and emerging issues that impact on our members.

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 96,000 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.

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

Applications close 4pm, Friday 10 January 2025

 

Union Organisers

 

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 90,000 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 have the following organiser vacancies:

  • 1 x full time permanent organiser based in our Christchurch office and
  • 1 x full time permanent organiser based in our Dunedin office.

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 $89,130 to $111,025.  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:

Applications for these vacancies to include a cover letter, CV and a completed Application for Employment form are to be emailed to vacancies@psa.org.nz

Applications close 9am Friday 31 January 2025.