Auckland office Field Officer Vacancy

About the role

A Field Officer position has become available in the Auckland field office of the New 
Zealand Post Primary Teachers’ Association Te Wehengarua.  The vacancy is a full
time permanent position. A starting date will be determined by mutual agreement.

The appointee will have responsibility for organising and providing services to 
members and branches in the areas served by that office. Skill or experience in one 
or more of the following is sought: dispute resolution, advocacy, union organising, or 
adult education. Experience in secondary teaching or employment law would also be 
an advantage. Applicants should list their strengths in their application.

The Association is committed to partnership in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  
A commitment to union goals and a high quality public secondary education service 
is essential.

Salary will be within the range of salaries paid to secondary teachers.  Removal 
costs are available for the successful candidate where appropriate.  A staff 
collective agreement covers conditions of employment.  The Association is an equal 
opportunities employer.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.  If you are not a New 
Zealand citizen, you must have the right of permanent residence or a work permit.

How to apply

A job description may be obtained from Julie Elliott by emailing 
jelliott@ppta.org.nz.

Queries about this position should be addressed to Adele 
Towgood, Deputy General Secretary (Membership) at atowgood@ppta.org.nz

Applications must be received by noon on Thursday 19 February 2026 and should be 
emailed to jelliott@ppta.org.nz