Fixed Term Field Officer

Auckland City, AucklandAuckland basedCome and join the country’s largest education union and work as a field officer working with NZEI Te Riu Roa members, including primary teachers, early childhood teachers, school support staff and special education staff.NZEI Te Riu Roa is the organisation representing 49,000 primary and early childhood teachers, specialist education and advisory staff, early childhood and school support staff. It is committed to high quality public education and to the application of the Treaty of Waitangi.We need someone who can play an important role in the work and campaigns of NZEI. The role involves organising and supporting NZEI Te Riu Roa members in the Auckland area. The fixed term is until Friday 18th December 2020.Your duties would include:Encouraging, supporting and organising members to be active in NZEI campaignsRecruiting new members and supporting recruitment programmesProviding industrial and professional advice and supportAssisting with membership educationMaintaining regular contact with membersOrganising and running meetingsYou need to have:High level communication skillsProven organising abilityAn interest and knowledge of the education sector and industrial relationsAn ability to work as part of a teamGood time management skillsAn ability to develop and maintain networks and relationshipsSound IT skillsA willingness to learnA full NZ Driver’s LicenceThe position is based in the NZEI Te Riu Roa Auckland Office.Professional development and support will be provided.Applications in confidence should be addressed to ********** with “FO” in the subject line.Applications close at 5pm Thursday 26th March 2020