ABOUT US

What is the most important thing in the world, it is people, it is people, it is people
He aha te mea nui o tenei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

WorkSafe New Zealand/ Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator - our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi (work) comes home healthy and safe. Our kaimahi (employees) are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our Matapono WorkSafe Values through the mahi they do:

• Whakakotahi - we’re united in a strong purpose
• Korero mai - we engage meaningfully
• Tiakina mai - we’re entrusted with a duty of care.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Discounts on health insurance
• Five weeks annual leave
• 15 days sick leave and
• Learning and professional development opportunities

There are a growing number of employee-led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities, such as our Rainbow Network, Pacific Network, Women’s Network, and Tu Rangatira Maori Network.

ABOUT YOUR TEAM / KO TE TIMA

Our Organisational Development (OD) team make learning practical, accessible, and enjoyable, offering everything from essential compliance training to programmes that strengthen communication, leadership, teamwork and career development. We also provide resources that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and health, safety and wellbeing.
Though we’re a small team, we deliver big impact. With exciting projects on the go and a reputation for high-quality work, we’re always looking for ways to lift capability and help our people reach their full potential.

ABOUT THE ROLE / O TE TURANGA

We have a 12-month fixed term role available leading the design and delivery of the Inspectorate Capability Uplift programme, ensuring our workforce is ready for current and future needs. Priorities include developing the Inspector Pathway Capability Framework, role design and a remuneration strategy. The role combines organisational development expertise with strong project management skills to ensure clear communication, effective stakeholder engagement and timely delivery of agreed outcomes. Working closely with the OD team, it ensures solutions align with WorkSafe frameworks and can be adapted organisation-wide for sustainable, high-impact capability improvements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO/ KO TOU AKE MAHI

• Shape the future of WorkSafe’s Inspectorate by leading initiatives that strengthen capability and enhance regulatory effectiveness
• Engage with leaders and operational staff to understand what’s needed now and in the future, turning insights into clear, actionable requirements
• Drive impactful projects - from designing the Inspector Pathway Capability Framework to role design and remuneration strategies
• Working strategically across OD and Operations, collaborating across the organisation to deliver sustainable solutions that make a real difference.