Closing date: Friday 8 May 2026
- Full time, 1 Year Fixed Term
- $100,285 – $134,450 depending on experience
- Wellington-based
- Develop policy and strategy for Aotearoa’s biggest union
We are seeking an experienced analyst to join our 5-person team who take a strategic focus to supporting the political and industrial priorities of the union providing policy development, advice, information gathering, and developing insights and analysis. You will have a portfolio of areas of focus and will write policy papers and submissions for the union’s leadership. You will be skilled in data analysis, or quantitative and qualitative research skills and an awareness of the role campaign-focused research plays in advancing strategic organisational goals. This is a great opportunity to make your mark in an influential national organisation and showcase your policy expertise.
The PSA, Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi, is the largest union in New Zealand, Aotearoa and is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing over 200 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 professional development and leadership roles.
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.
New employees enter the salary 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 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 PSA is also an EEO employer.
If you would like to apply, please provide a cover letter, an updated CV and a PSA application for employment form located here. The position description is located here.
Completed applications to be emailed to vacancies@psa.org.nz.
Applications close midday, Friday 8 May 2026.
Contact person: Cherie Ansell