Website: https://www.psa.org.nz/
Email: enquiries@psa.org.nz
Contact: 0508 367 772
Join the PSA, a trade union representing public and community service workers. With over 87,000 members, we enhance lives and foster a strong community. We advocate for improved services, working conditions, and the well-being of all New Zealanders. Te Rūnanga o Ngā Toa Āwhina represents our Māori whānau.”
Which industries/sectors are covered
- Public Service | Rātonga mahi ā te Kāwanatanga and State Sector | Rāngai Tūmatanui – The PSA represents workers in the New Zealand public service within Ministries, departmental agencies, central agencies, Officers of Parliament and New Zealand Defence Force. The PSA also represents crown entities, crown entity companies, Crown Research Institutes, autonomous and independent statutory and state owned enterprises.
- Local Government | Kāwanatanga-ā-Rohe – Local and regional authorities (councils) and their subsidiaries including council owned organisations– all occupations.
- Community Public Services | Rātonga Mahi ā Hāpori – Staff working for NGOs and for private companies delivering community-based services partially or fully funded by national or local government.
- Te Whatu Ora Health Sector – Allied, Scientific and Technical staff including Clinicians, Assistants and Community Support Workers. Mental Health Nurses and Assistants and Addictions workers, Public Health Nurses. Clerical and Administrative staff, Primary Health and Central Functions Staff.
Membership benefits
Our role as a union includes:
- Representing members on issues involving their collective employment interests
- Negotiating CEAs
- Representing members’ individual rights as employees
- Giving advice and assistance on the rights and obligations of employers and employees
- Representing members in the event of a dispute or personal grievance
Along with this we have negotiated some great deals for PSA members that help with the cost of living. To find out more, visit PSA Plus.
Cost of membership
| Gross annual salary | Fees per fortnight |
| Under $21,488 | $5 |
| $21,488 – $49,192 | $10.10 |
| $49,193 – $60,208 | $15.70 |
| $60,209 – $82,102 | $20.90 |
| $82,103 – $109,469 | $23.90 |
| Over $109,469 | $26.40 |
Leadership people info
Kerry Davies and Duane Leo, PSA National Secretaries