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:
- Free life insurance
- Discounts on health insurance and eye care
- 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
New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners (BoE) and Operational Support team advises WorkSafe on competencies, examines applicants and issues and renews certificates of competence (CoC), among other functions.
We are a highly effective team which provides high quality advice and support to the BoE. This includes providing secretarial support to the Board, providing advice on a wide variety of topics, implementing the BoE's decisions, and working on projects. We work out in the industry, engaging with industry organisations and individuals within the extractives industry.
About the role / O te turanga
Working closely with the Chief Inspector, the Manager of the BoE and the Senior Advisor, the Advisor has an important role supporting and advising the operations of the BoE and its secretariat by providing professional and exceptional customer-focussed service advisory and operational services (including administering and maintaining the BoE's records and databases).
We're looking for a detail-oriented and efficient professional to join our team in a role that includes processing CoC applications consistent with regulatory and BoE requirements - this involves a high level of accuracy using automated systems. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating digital tools and systems to ensure streamlined and timely processing of application data.
In addition to technical proficiency, this role requires someone with strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise effectively with the BoE on matters relating to CoC applications and governance. You'll need to be professional, well-organised, and capable of managing both administrative tasks and external stakeholder interactions with ease.
What You'll Do/ Ko tou ake mahi
- Ensure accurate maintenance of the Certificate of Competence (CoC) register and provide quality advice and support throughout the application processes.
- Receive, review, and process CoC applications, including issuing certificates and handling cases where competence is not yet achieved.
- Maintain databases and records with high accuracy using internal systems and retrieve information for analysis and reporting.
- Provide full administrative support to the Board of Examiners and oral examination panels, including scheduling and coordination.
- Organise examination venues, travel, accommodation, catering, and other logistics for BoE-related activities.
- Offer timely and accurate advice to CoC applicants, holders, and stakeholders, serving as a key contact for queries.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external parties, working collaboratively to support and resolve issues effectively.
What You'll Bring / Ko nga pukenga ou
- Able to multitask, prioritise, and case manage.
- Work effectively under pressure in a flexible environment to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate high-level oral and written communication, with the ability to manage challenging relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
- Experience in developing and maintaining accurate data systems, with solid analytical, reporting, and IT application skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, willing to support others, and contributes positively with a can-do attitude.
- Committed to delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail and precision.
With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
The full position description is available from the advert on our careers centre: WorkSafe New Zealand
Salary range / Awhe utu
As part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $81,587 to $106,892, and our expected starting base salary for the right person is from $81,587 to $90,021. Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional to/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 [email protected] with any queries, or to find out more about working for us, go to Careers | WorkSafe.
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 Sunday 24 August 2025.
