Kia ora and welcome!
The job of an NZEI Te Riu Roa worksite representative is one of the most important roles in NZEI. You are the link between the wider membership and the union. With your help, members are able to make well-informed decisions about participating in their school or centre as well as in the workings of the union.
As a worksite rep, you are also critically important as the person who encourages and helps other members become further involved in their union. Whether it is attending branch or district council meetings, involving yourself and others in campaign work, or recruiting new members, you are the face of the union at your site. NZEI is grateful for the time and energy you give to this role.
Latest News
Form for WSR ezines
Access the electronic form here
Elections for Worksite Reps and Health and Safety Reps!
The August issue of NZEI Rourou contains information on how to elect NZEI representatives for 2007-2008. You should have held elections for both Worksite Reps and Health & Safety reps in your worksite before the close of 2007.
Interested in being an NZEI Worksite Rep? Want to know what's involved? You can download an information sheet or read interviews with current reps in the latest NZEI Rourou. Want more in-depth info? Download the "How to be an NZEI Worksite Representative" booklet below.
Health and Safety and Worksite Representative nomination forms
Health and Safety Representative here
Worksite Representative here
How to be an NZEI Worksite Representative
This booklet has everything you need to know about being a Worksite Rep, from your job description to NZEI support structures to recruiting new members. Download the PDF version here.
Recent News from NZEI
NZEI regularly sends "NZEI News " to your worksite to inform and update you about key issues such as professional qualifications, upcoming conferences, Ministry of Education initiatives and so on. You can find recent updates located here.
Agreements Newsletters
NZEI sends out Agreements Newsletters to let you know what's happening with your negotiations or updates to your collective agreement. To read them online, click here.