Closing date: Friday 27 June 2025
E tū is Aotearoa’s largest private sector union, representing tens of thousands of workers across six industries. Together, we stand strong to ensure fair pay, decent working conditions, and a better future for all.
Our name reflects our values and commitment, inspired by a Māori waiata:
E tū kahikatea
Hei whakapae ururoa
Awhi mai awhi atu
Tātou tātou e
Stand like the kahikatea tree
To brave the storms
Embrace and receive each other
We are one together
At E tū, we campaign, organise, and empower members to have a real voice at their workplaces. From workplace representation and legal advice to education on work rights and political advocacy, we provide the tools and support workers need to thrive.
If you share our passion for creating fair and just workplaces and communities, join us in making a real difference. Together, we are stronger.
About the Role:
Job Description
- Proactively perform a high level of membership administrative tasks, with specific responsibility for the maintenance of the union’s data base so records are accurate and up-to-date
- Assist in the recruitment and retention of members through both direct contact and digital engagement strategies by using electronic tools and applications including NICE, communication application
- Understand the importance of the database to the E tū ’s effective operation, its strategic planning, reporting and decision making
- Maintain regular contact with members and employers with the objective of maintaining accurate member and employer contact details; and assisting delegates update the site records on a regular basis
- Promote the union’s image by responding to member and prospective member enquiries in a timely and courteous manner, being aware of the relationship of member numbers to the union’s financial position and strategic goals
- Assist in the recruitment and retention of members in all union activities
- Adapt to and adopt new technologies, digital communication tools, and organisational processes as they evolve
- Ensure that all budget costs are met as per the current E tū Strategic Plan, Policies and Budget
- Ensure that E tū Policies are implemented and adhered to
Desired Skills and Experience
- Strong understanding of database system and business intelligence reporting
- Fast and accurate data entry
- High attention to detail.
- Strong numeracy and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience in Using Microsoft Office (intermediate level), including AI tools
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Problem-solving and initiative.
- Able to deal with a variety of people at all attitude levels.
- Enthusiasm and cheerfulness.
- Intermediate level of Microsoft Office
- Understanding of the role of Unions
- Strong communication skills including writing, speaking and listening – ability to convey information to others clearly
- Ability to prioritise and manage changing priorities using common sense and initiative
- A commitment to union values and strategic goals
- Willingness and ability to learn new tools and systems, including CRM, digital platforms, and NICE communication tools
- Current NZ driver license (desirable)
- General administrative experience (desirable)
This is a part-time, one year fixed term. Salary will be pro-rated to contracted hours.
For further information about E tū please visit our website www.etu.nz
Vacancy closes Friday 27 June
Contact person: Lorraine Cunningham