Current board vacancies

We are seeking expressions of interest for the board positions as set out below.

WorkSafe New Zealand Board - Chairperson

Posted on: 5 May 2025
Application closes on: Sunday 25 May 2025

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WorkSafe New Zealand (WorkSafe) is New Zealand’s primary workplace health and safety regulator, established under the WorkSafe New Zealand Act 2013.

At this time, the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as Chair of the WorkSafe Board, who can provide one or more of the following skills and experience:

• deep governance experience, specifically in Chair roles, either in the public or private sectors
• proven leadership skills, including demonstrated strategic capability
• proven track record developing and implementing strategy
• knowledge of public accountability and machinery of government
• strong stakeholder management skills, including fronting to the media, and the ability to understand and communication WorkSafe’s role in New Zealand’s health and safety environments
• knowledge of the duties and responsibilities associated with regulatory bodies
• capability navigating complex operating environments.

Application closes on: Sunday 25 May 2025

WorkSafe New Zealand Board Member - Education and Engagement

Posted on: 5 May 2025
Application closes on: Sunday 25 May 2025

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WorkSafe New Zealand (WorkSafe) is New Zealand’s primary workplace health and safety regulator, established under the WorkSafe New Zealand Act 2013.

Specific skills required – education and engagement

• extensive experience overseeing the design and implementation of system level awareness and/or education programs to improve outcomes
• deep experience working with communities and/or business networks to achieve change
• ability to network and connect with key stakeholder groups and communities.

Foundational Skills

Members of the WorkSafe New Zealand Board are expected to possess knowledge and experience of, and capability in, the following:

• proven experience in governance roles, either public or private, with working knowledge of good governance practice
• financial acumen
• leadership
• strategic ability and thinking
• a clear sense of public accountability and understanding of the relationships between Government and Crown Entities
• interest in New Zealand’s work health and safety environment, including workplace illness and occupational disease
• understanding of, and ability to discuss, technological advancements, trends and uses, both at the Board and organisational level.

Application closes on: Sunday 25 May 2025

WorkSafe New Zealand Board - Worker Perspective

Posted on: 5 May 2025
Application closes on: Sunday 25 May 2025

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WorkSafe New Zealand (WorkSafe) is New Zealand’s primary workplace health and safety regulator, established under the WorkSafe New Zealand Act 2013.

Specific skills required – worker perspective

• ability to bring the perspectives of workers to the Board table
• strong worker group connections and networks
• understanding of the administration of workplace health and safety legislation management frameworks.

Foundational skills

Members of the WorkSafe New Zealand Board are expected to possess knowledge and experience of, and capability in, the following:

• proven experience in governance roles, either public or private, with working knowledge of good governance practice
• financial acumen
• leadership
• strategic ability and thinking
• a clear sense of public accountability and understanding of the relationships between Government and Crown Entities
• interest in New Zealand’s work health and safety environment, including workplace illness and occupational disease
• understanding of, and ability to discuss, technological advancements, trends and uses, both at the Board and organisational level.

Application closes on: Sunday 25 May 2025