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First Union | Union Organiser | Auckland

Closing date: Friday 3 May 2024

Salary: Between $80,866 and $92,197 per annum depending on experience.  You will be also provided with a car, laptop and phone, along with generous the provisions of the staff collective agreement.

The Union is seeking expressions of interest for the vacant position of Union Organiser for the Auckland RFC Office.

This is a full-time covering retail, finance, and commerce and to perform any other duties as reasonably required by the Union secretaries from time to time.

The primary objective of this position is to build union membership, delegate numbers and raise awareness of the benefits of Union membership and collective action of workers engaged in our sectors.

The successful applicant will be required to:

  • Have a clear understanding of union organising.
  • 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 (delegates).
  • Represent members and providing support, and ensure delegates are involved.
  • Act as an advocate in negotiating collective employment agreements.
  • Have good I.T. and writing skills.
  • A clean current driver’s license

If you are interested in this position, please register your interest by emailing Jo Wilson (jo.wilson@firstunion.org.nz).

Applications close on 5pm Friday 3rd of May 2024.

The successful applicant will commence the role as soon as possible.

FIRST Union is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact person: Jo Wilson