We’re looking for a fixed term organiser to work 6 hours per week between May the 22nd and September the 30th.
Position: Organiser
Type: Fixed Term Contract (22/05/2024 – 30/09/2024)
Location: Wellington
Compensation: $28.50 per hour, up to 6 hours per week
Renters United is an advocacy group founded in 2015 working on behalf of tenants in the private residential rental market. We campaign for all renters to have safe, affordable and secure homes and a voice in the decisions that affect them.
Renters United is looking for a fixed term organiser to join our team for the next 4 months to ensure renters voices are heard through the Government’s rental reform. You would be responsible for planning and delivering a short national campaign in partnership with our allied organisations across Aotearoa.
This is a dynamic role that requires strong people skills, great time management, flexibility and a can-do approach. You will work with existing activists, members and supporters to build capacity and to amplify their voices.
The ideal candidate would demonstrate a passion to organise renters and campaign to make renting better for everyone. We’re looking for candidates that can hit the ground running and deliver an impactful campaign within the contracted term.
This position is paid $28.50/hour and is for a short term contract. We do not currently have any plans to extend the contract beyond this term.
To apply please send a CV to geordie@rentersunited.org.nz by 5pm Friday the 17th of May.
Hiring Process
| Sunday May 12th | Job Ad Posted |
| Friday May 17th | Applications Close at 5pm |
| Friday May 17th | Shortlist Finalised. The Managing Committee will meet to determine a shortlist for interviews and notify all candidates by midnight. |
| Monday May 20th | Interviews will take place online between 6pm and 9pm. Interviews will be no longer than 45 minutes and will include questions related to your previous organising experience, any ideas you might have for a campaign, and you’ll also have the opportunity to ask us questions. |
| Tuesday May 21st | Backup Interviews will take place if there are more than four candidates in the shortlist or someone is unavailable on Monday. |
| Tuesday May 21st | Applicants Notified all applicants successful or otherwise will be notified by 8:30pm. |
| Wednesday May 22nd | Preferred Start Date |