PPTA Te Wehengarua National Office Vacancy Communications Advisor (Fixed term)

Are you interested in advocating for and working with secondary teachers on issues that matter to them?

We’re looking for someone to join the advisory team in our national office in Wellington. The team’s responsibilities include the negotiation and interpretation of collective employment agreements, working with colleagues on national campaigns, policy development, and advocacy on areas of concern to secondary teachers and principals.

The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively with other communications and campaign staff, be flexible and work well to deadlines. The Association is committed to a Te Tiriti o Waitangi relationship, and working with Māori members and representative structures is an important part of the role. A commitment to union goals is also essential.

We are looking for someone who will be focused on maintaining our website presence and can also turn their hand to design. As you are working in a team you will be required to provide back up for social media and media where necessary. In your covering letter let us know what you would bring.

The appointee will be a member of a supportive team that blends industrial expertise, strong knowledge of secondary education and political nous. PPTA is a member-led organisation, and you’ll need to appreciate and respect that.

Salary will be within the range of salaries paid to senior staff in secondary schools. A staff collective agreement covers conditions of employment. Some travel is required. The start date will preferably be in April 2025.

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.

This is a 12-month fixed term role to cover staff leave. A job description and application form can be requested from Julie Elliott by emailing jelliott@ppta.org.nz.

Queries about this position should be addressed to Fran Renton, Deputy General Secretary (Policy & Advocacy) at frenton@ppta.org.nz.

Applications must be received by noon on Friday 28 March 2025 at 5pm and should be emailed to jelliott@ppta.org.nz.