Website: https://www.workersfirst.nz/
Email: support.centre@workersfirst.nz
Contact: 0800 863 477
Represents workers in the finance industry as well as retail, transport & logistics, laundry, textiles and wood sectors and some other manufacturing.
Matching Unions
Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi
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
Fleur Fitzsimons and Duane Leo, PSA National Secretaries
Unite
Website: https://unite.org.nz/
Email: support@unite.org.nz
Contact: 0800 286 483 | 6a Western Springs Rd, Morningside, Auckland
Unite is the union for hospitality workers. We’re a campaigning union with a long history of supporting members in precarious work including youth, casual and migrant workers. We have collective agreements with the major employers including McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands, SkyCity and Accor and are currently progressing towards New Zealand’s first Hospo Fair Pay Agreement to cover all hospitality workers.
Which industries/sectors are covered?
- Fast Foods
- Hotels
- Casinos
- Cinemas
- Cafes
- Bars
- Restaurants
- Some Call Centres.
Membership info
Unite’s membership tends to be younger, predominantly women, with high proportions of Māori, Pasifika and migrant workers.
Membership benefits
- Unite is a loud union that campaigns politically for the interests of hospitality workers.
- We negotiate collective agreements to improve the terms and conditions of our members.
- 25% discount on immigration advice with Migrant United Immigration Services.
- Members can access advice and support with any workplace issues they are having.
Cost of membership
- $2.50 – $7 – Collective Agreement coverage, employer deductions
- $2.25 – $4.50 – No Collective Agreement, direct payment
Employers represented
- McDonald’s
- Restaurant Brands (KFC, Carl’s Jr, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut)
- Burger King
- Wendy’s
- SkyCity
- Hoyts
- Event (Cinemas and Hotels)
- Accor
- IHG
- Jet Park
- CPG
- Sudima
- Hilton
- AHS
- Heritage
- Millennium
- Naumi
- Baycorp
- Probe
- Qantas (call centre only)
- One NZ.
Leadership people info
- National Secretary: Shanna Reeder
E tū
Website: https://www.etu.nz/
Email: support@etu.nz
Contact: 0800 186 466 | Level 2, Tower 2, 646 Great South Road, Ellerslie, Auckland
E tū is the biggest private sector union in Aotearoa New Zealand, representing workers in a diverse range of industries. We are a campaigning and organising union, committed to empowering working people and our communities for better lives.
Which industries/sectors are covered
Aviation, care and community support, health support services, trades, manufacturing and processing (including food), property services, communications and media, engineering, infrastructure, extractions, hospitality, and more.
Membership benefits
Collective bargaining, support on the job, help and advice, representation when needed, education and training opportunities, involvement in campaigns, discounts on selected goods and services.
Cost of membership
Current E tū fee rates
Deductions are based on a 52-week year
The E tū membership fees from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 are as follows.
| Work hours | Weekly fee rate | Fortnightly fee rate |
| 35 or more hours per week | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| 20 to 34 hours per week | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Under 20 hours per week | $4.93 | $9.84 |
Leadership people info
- Rachel Mackintosh, National Secretary