Closing date: Monday 9 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.
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.
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:
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.
Contact person: Cherie Ansell