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.
What You'll Bring / Ko nga pukenga ou
- Proven experience in organisational development, workforce capability, or similar - delivering initiatives from concept to completion.
- Skilled and experienced in designing engaging and inclusive learning, using digital platforms to reach diverse audiences.
- Strong background in leading programmes or projects, ideally across Agile or hybrid methodologies.
- Confident communicator with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence at all levels, including senior leadership.
- Solid project management expertise - planning, prioritising, and delivering results in complex environments.
With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
Salary range / Awhe utu
As part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $129,038 to $170,159, and our expected starting base salary for the right person is from $129,038 to $142,745. Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional too/on top of your base salary.
How to apply / Me pehea te tono -
Click the apply link, complete an application form and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter.
For further information please contact careers@worksafe.govt.nz with any queries, or to find out more about working for us, go to Careers | WorkSafe.
WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life. We value the experience your point of difference could bring to us.
Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you. We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know more about you.
Applications close on Friday 5 September