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Position: National Campaign Co-ordinator
Date of
Advertisement:

01 December 2011

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Union:

Service and Food Workers Union - New Zealand

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Overview:

The Service and Food Workers Union - Nga Ringa Tota is a large union organising workers in a wide range of industries, in both public and private sectors.

We currently have a vacancy for a National Campaign Coordinator.

The National Campaign Coordinator will take on the leadership of SFWU Campaign team working on a Living Wage programme.

The position holder will also be in charge of the linkages between our education team and our publicity and communications coordinator.

The successful applicant will be supportive of trade union values, have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as high level organising and political campaign experience.

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Job Description:

The goal of this position is to facilitate the planning and implementation of the Unions designated key priority national campaign.

The National Campaign Co-ordinator must be able to work inclusively with members of the campaign team including key internal stakeholders in achieving this goal. A key factor in a successful campaign will be the ability of the co-ordinator to build unity and commitment of all union stakeholders to its goals and activity.

The National Campaign Co-ordinator will be required to provide regular reports as directed by the National Secretary and may from time to time be required to undertake other tasks in line with the policies of the union.

The National Campaign Co-ordinator is expected to comply with the Staff CEA and union policies and procedures.

The role of the National Campaign Co-ordinator includes:

1. Facilitating the involvement of the campaign team and key internal and external stakeholders in developing a campaign plan.

2.Managing the campaign as a project that incorporates measurable objectives and timeframes, a process for evaluation and the identification of necessary resources.

3.Regular reporting to the National Secretary and National Management Team on campaign progress and achievement of milestones. Active involvement, when appropriate, in discussions at National Management Team meetings about campaign plans and progress.

4.Working with the RDOs and SILs in ensuring the consistent operational implementation of the campaign plan nationally.

5.Working with the campaign lead organisers to develop and be accountable to the Co-ordinator for implementing monthly and weekly plans and with educators in the implementation of their agreed campaign responsibilities.

6.Providing strategic leadership for short term victories for members and long term advantage for the Union.

7.Building capability within the Union to increase the skills and knowledge for future campaigns.

8.Networking with external campaign stakeholders to advance the goals of the campaign.

9.Participating in staff development programmes and wider union activities including:

  • Involvement in staff training and communications as required.
  • Identifying areas for development of personal skills.
  • Participating as directed in CTU, inter-union, community and political activities.
  • Working as directed to advance the unions industry/sector strategies.

Experience & Qualifications
Essential:

A clear understanding of and articulation of the organising agenda and a commitment to building and strengthening the union.

Experience at senior level in union movement either in NZ or overseas.

Experience in union campaign planning or project work.

Experience in leading a staff team.

Experience in dealing with the issues faced by low-income workers, their families and communities.

Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and the ability to work confidently within different cultural contexts.

An understanding of and experience in adult education and modern union education development.

A high level of computer literacy.

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Salary:

NZ$65,542

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Additional
Information:

The job is based in Auckland, New Zealand

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Send Application to:

Nevine Tawfik

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Applications close:

5pm (NZ) 01 December 2011

For further information
Contact:

Nevine Tawfik

Phone:

+64 9 375 26 82

Fax:

+64 9 375 26 81

Email:

nevine.tawfik@sfwu.org.nz

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