Closing date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is the largest union in New Zealand, Aotearoa and is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing 220 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 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.
We are looking for a permanent, full time Executive Assistant, based in our Wellington office. This role is to support Te Kaihautū Māori and the Leadership Team.
The primary purpose of the role is to provide high level administrative support and services for Te Kaihautū Māori and the Leadership Team, with an additional focus on the Te Rūnanga O Ngā Toa Āwhina Committtee. Executive Assistant duties include co-ordination and executive support, leading the logistical arrangements for meetings, generating information and resources for the Leadership Team, and liaison with Iwi and Māori organisations internal and external stakeholders. The Executive Assistant is part of the Executive Assistant team supporting the Leadership 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 $92,695to $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.
The PSA is also an EEO employer.
Please download the following documents if you would like to apply:
Application-for-Employment-Form
EA Te Kaihautū Māori and the Leadership Team
Completed applications including a cover letter and updated CV should be emailed to vacancies@psa.org.nz. Applications close on 15 July 2026.
Contact person: Cherie Ansell