Field Officer - Tamaki Makaurau

Overview

Matching Kiwisaver up to 6.5% | Health reimbursement scheme

26 days annual leave

From $96,671

Responsibilities

Planning for regular contact and visibility for your assigned worksites / member groups

Implement campaign and sector strategies to achieve union goals in your region

Identifying, development and coaching of member leaders

This role starts from the end of January 2026.

Qualifications

Strong relational skills to manage worksite, group and member leader relationships

Has experience working in union or social-impact organisation working to give people the tools to advocate for their cause

An interest in publicly-funded education, commitment to Te Tiriti, unionism and social justice

Demonstrated ability to work flexibly in a team situation

NZEI Te Riu Roa is committed to honouring and giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We particularly welcome applications from people with experience in te reo and tikanga Maori.

A full job description is available on our website.

About NZEI Te Riu Roa

NZEI Te Riu Roa is a Te Tiriti-based organising and campaigning union of members who work together locally and nationally to achieve the best possible education system for tamariki and the people who work in it.

Together we take a strategic approach to achieving member's aims, including the protection and promotion of the industrial and professional interests of members.

How to apply

We want to hear why you want to work for NZEI Te Riu Roa in a cover letter that accompanies your CV.

We cannot review applications without a cover letter.

We will get in touch with you if you are shortlisted for this role.

Applications close at 5pm Wednesday 1 October 2025

NZEI Te Riu Roa welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, and disabilities / abilities.

An expectation of this role is to actively support and promote our diversity and inclusion principles.

We want NZEI Te Riu Roa to be a place where you can bring your whole self to work.

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