Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
About the Role
▪The Workers First Organiser is a full-time, permanent organising role responsible for retail, finance, commerce, transport, manufacturing, the wood sector and logistics in the Central region.
▪The primary objective of this position is strategic, targeted membership growth, thataligns with needs of the Central team. Recruit and develop delegates whilst raisingawareness of the benefits of Union membership engaged in our sectors, and toperform any other duties as reasonably required by the Regional Organising Director.
Qualifications and Experience
▪Consistently demonstrating and promoting the Union’s vision and values in daily actions and decisions, both within and outside the workplace.▪Be prepared to travel as necessary, work weekends and nights on occasion, including overnight stays.▪Have good one-to-one and group communication skills and have a strong commitment to giving workers the opportunity to be part of a union.
▪Promote and support effective workplace leaders (union delegates).
▪Represent members, provide support, and ensure delegates are involved.
▪Takes accountability for own actions and self-development.
▪Basic understanding of industrial law (i.e. Employment Relations Act 2000, Holidays Act, Health & Safety at Work, Wages Protection Act)
▪Confidence and capability, making sound decisions on complex organising issues under time pressures.
▪Great organisational skills with a high degree of initiative and drive, excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
▪Works well in a team environment.
▪A can-do attitude and an alignment with Union’s values, including a commitment to collaboration and supporting our diverse communities.
▪Have good IT skills and experience using Microsoft 365
▪Good communication skills, written and oral.
▪Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements.
▪Flexible and adaptable to meet the differing demands as they arise.
▪Performing additional duties that are not explicitly outlined in the position description but are within the capability, skills, and experience generally expected of someone in this role.
▪Knowledge of and willingness to demonstrate the Union’s commitment to TeTiriti o Waitangi.
▪Current New Zealand driver’s license.
Salary and Benefits
▪Between $87,465 and $101,670 per annum, depending on work experience.
▪Car, laptop and phone.
▪25 days of annual leave
▪5.5% KiwiSaver contribution
Applicants
▪If you are interested in this position, please apply by emailing Zoe Flack zoe.flack@workersfirst.nz
▪Applications closed 5 pm Tuesday 1st September 2026.▪The successful applicant will commence the role as soon as possible.
▪Workers First Union is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications close Tuesday 1st September. Email applications to Zoe Flack – zoe.flack@workersfirst.nz
Contact person: Zoe Flack