PPTA Te Wehengarua National Office Vacancy Advisory Officer (Industrial)

Want to make a real difference for secondary teachers?

Are you passionate about advocating for educators and shaping the issues that matter most to them? Do you thrive on turning data into insights and using evidence to support change? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a dynamic advisor to join our national office team in Wellington. This is your chance to work at the heart of education advocacy, combining strategic thinking with hands-on engagement.

What you’ll do:

•       Lead projects that shape policy and improve conditions for secondary teachers and principals.

•       Use data and member feedback to spot trends, strengthen negotiations, and support our campaigns.

•       Work on policy development and advocacy for the issues teachers care about most.

•       Build strong relationships with Māori members and representative structures, supporting our Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment.

What we’re looking for:

•       A confident communicator who can take charge of key projects and adapt quickly.

•       Experience in collective agreement negotiations, advocacy, and working in a union or education setting.

•       A real interest in data-driven decision-making and the ability to turn numbers into clear insights.

•       A strong commitment to union values and goals.

Why join us?

•       Be part of a supportive team with deep expertise in industrial relations, education, and strategy.

•       Work in a member-led organisation where your efforts make a tangible difference.

•       Salary aligned with senior staff in secondary schools.

•       Conditions covered by a staff collective agreement.

•       Some travel required.

•       Start date by mutual agreement.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Ready to apply?

•       Request a job description and application form from Julie Elliott at jelliott@ppta.org.nz. 

•       Questions? Contact Fran Renton, Deputy General Secretary (Policy & Advocacy) at frenton@ppta.org.nz.

•       Applications close: Noon, Friday 21 November 2025.

•       Email your cover letter, cv and application form to jelliott@ppta.org.nz.