Closing date: Thursday 29 January 2026
(Permanent, Full-time)
The PSA is looking for an experienced campaigns and communications professional who is excited by the prospect of supporting the ongoing advocacy work of New Zealand’s largest union.
The PSA’s 95,000 members are at the heart of the issues and events that will shape the 2026 General Election – and you would be right in the midst of it.
In this role you’ll use the full range of your communications and campaigning skills to support the PSA’s relentless advocacy for proper resourcing of public, community, health care and local government services, and for the jobs of our members who deliver them. You’ll develop and implement campaigns for issues including pay equity and proper resourcing of public health care.
You’d be joining a collaborative and passionate, seven-person communications team who develop a range of communications and campaigns that support the PSA’s industrial and political objectives.
What we’re looking for
To thrive in this role you’ll bring:
- The ability to create and implement campaign strategies and plans that get results
- A track record of implementing effective campaigns and community engagement
- Experience working on long-term projects collaboratively – internally within an organisation and externally across networks
- The ability to support and develop community leaders in campaign settings
- Proven digital and social media campaigning skills
- Strong writing, including speech writing, and message development skills
- Confidence in your ability to manage the media, including developing and pitching media releases
- Experience of designing and creating campaign collateral
- A broad understanding of the political environment and the political and industrial role of unions
The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is committed to honouring Te Tiriti O Waitangi across our organisation and our work. Knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori will therefore be an advantage.
What we’re offering
The salary range for this position is $100,285 to $134,450. New employees enter the 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.
We also offer:
- Flexible working options
- A nine-day fortnight option
About the PSA
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is a union of 95,000 members, including 11,000 who identify as Māori. About half of PSA members work in the Public Service and State Sector. We also have significant membership in health, community services, and local government. The work of PSA members contributes to the public and community services vital to creating a just and humane society that allows people to thrive and grow. The PSA is an EEO employer.
Our core values include advancing 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.
How to apply:
Please download the following documents if you would like to apply:
Completed applications, including a cover letter and a CV should be emailed to vacancies@psa.org.nz
Akpplications close Wednesday 28 January 2026
Contact person: John King