Closing date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
Unite has a vacancy for a permanent full-time Organiser based in Auckland.
The successful applicant will primarily be recruiting and organising workers in the Hospitality sector. This is a part time role of 32 hours per week.
We are looking for applicants with:
• A strong commitment to working people and the union movement.
• An ability to improve the quality of Unite members’ working lives.
• The skills to develop and support members and delegates in dealing with issues impacting on their working lives.
• The ability to directly recruit new union members and support delegate recruitment on worksites.
• Negotiation skills are an advantage, however training will be provided.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and leadership skills.
• Good computer and social media skills.
• An ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.
• A current full driver’s licence (or significant progress towards a full licence).
• Skills and experience with migrant and/or young workers would be an advantage.
There are a number of options available for work transport, including reimbursement for the use of a personal vehicle, financial assistance to purchase a suitable vehicle and provision of union vehicle.
Terms and conditions are offered in accordance with the Unite Staff Employment Agreement. Unite is an accredited Living Wage employer.
Please apply in writing (by email preferred), including a CV and contact details for up to three referees by 5pm Tuesday 28th July.
Applications and requests for more information can be sent to:
Shanna Olsen-Reeder shanna@unite.org.nz Phone 029 445 5703
PO Box 41211, St Lukes, Auckland 1346
Key Tasks
1. Recruitment of new members within the assigned areas.
2. Provide advice to and advocacy for, members on employment related matters, including personal grievance cases within the assigned area.
3. Local implementation of campaigns within the assigned area.
4. Deal with membership inquiries/requests for assistance in respect of collective/individual agreements.
5. Keep accurate records of interactions with members and other work related communications.
6. Liaise with other Unite organisers.
7. Such other duties as may be required by the secretary.
8. Other tasks may be allocated, dependent upon allocation of responsibilities.
Terms of Appointment
1. The appointee will be responsible to the National Secretary, who may delegate day to day supervision to an Assistant Secretary.
2. This is a salaried position, with some reasonable flexibility in hours and overtime required.
3. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the salary scale in the collective agreement for Unite Union employees. Unite is an accredited Living Wage employer and remuneration for ranges from the Living Wage to the median wage for organising roles, depending on skills, experience and service length.
4. Unite is an equal employment opportunities employer.
5. The area of responsibility will include sites within the Auckland region.
6. The appointee will be based in the Auckland region.
7. A current valid New Zealand car drivers licence when you are employed or that you produce evidence of having obtained a full New Zealand car drivers licence within three months of beginning employment.
Contact person: Shanna Olsen-Reeder