Senior Coronial Advisor at NZ WorkSafe, All Office Locations
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
About the role
The Coronial Services Team is a newly established team within Specialist Interventions in the Operations Group. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced advisor or inspector to step up and join the team of two advisors in a key specialist role to help shape and refine the way we work at WorkSafe and support engagement through Coronial processes for all WorkSafe.
As a senior advisor this role will give the right candidate the unique opportunity to influence expectation management of engagement with the Coroner's Offices and in supporting improved regulatory outcomes by providing direct support to operational areas on coronial aspects of an investigation. Working in our high-performing team you'll enjoy a supportive environment where you are trusted and empowered to do your best work.
In this role, you will be:
- Managing requests for information under the Coroner's Act and coordination of the end-to-end process and communications for all engagement and relationship management with Coroner's and their Case Managers for WorkSafe's Operations Group.
- Providing expert advice on all aspect of WorkSafe's obligations under our Operational Agreement with the Chief Coroner's Office.
- Working across operational and corporate teams so that all relevant areas of WorkSafe are consulted on regarding Coronial matters.
- Supporting management of fatality and coronial information about the activities and victim focused information related to this business function.
To be successful, you will bring:
- A minimum of four years' experience working as a warranted Inspector II level or in other legal or regulatory environments to an equivalent level and in file management.
- Demonstrated understanding or professional experience with Coronial Processes or similar Commissions of Inquiry.
- Superior verbal and written communication and analysis skills for presenting information and advice to the inspectorate, drafting communications to Senior Managers, and in preparing responses to Coroners.
- A proven record of building and maintaining strong engagement and relationships across an organisation from inspector to Head of levels in both operational and corporate areas and achieving practical outputs.
- A willingness to embrace continuous improvement and champion approaches to best practice.
About the Operations Group
The Operations Group is responsible for delivering insights-led regulation services through our teams and building that capacity in conjunction with the wider WorkSafe team.
It includes General Inspectorate, High Hazards and Energy Safety teams, Specialist Interventions (which includes investigations), and Operational Excellence (which includes our Customer Operational Servicing team and contact centre).
The full position description is available from the advert on our careers centre: WorkSafe New Zealand
Salary range
As part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $102,460 to $136,613, and our expected starting base salary for the right person is from $102,460 to $110,998. Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional to/on top of your base salary.
About Us
WorkSafe New Zealand, Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator – our vision is that everyone who goes to work comes home healthy and safe. Our people are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our WorkSafe Values - Ngā Mātāpono:
- Whakakotahi – we're united in a strong purpose
- Kōrero mai – we engage meaningfully
- Tiakina mai - we're entrusted with a duty of care.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- free life, trauma and income protection insurances
- discounts on health insurance and eye care
- four weeks annual leave plus three days WorkSafe leave
- 15 days sick leave
- $400 contribution towards setting up your home workstation, and
- learning and professional development opportunities
We operate on a flexible by default basis, allowing you and your manager to create a flexible work experience that supports you and the business to succeed.
There are a range of networks you can become part of, such as our Te Rōpū Atuapiko Rainbow Network (we're also Rainbow Tick accredited), Māori Network, WorkSafe Pacific Network and our Kapa Haka group.
COVID-19 Vaccination policy
WorkSafe strongly encourages and supports all our people to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, however our current policy position is that vaccination is not a requirement for employment. Please note that WorkSafe may, if needed, reintroduce a vaccination requirement, or other approaches for managing a significant outbreak.
How to apply
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.
Applications close on Sunday 14th August 2022.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | NZ WorkSafe |
| Location: | All Office Locations |
| Position type: | Permanent |
| Category: | Other |
| Date listed: | 01-Aug-2022 |
| Closing date: | 14-Aug-2022 |
| Reference: | NZ/1648764 |
| Attachment: | PD - Senior Advisor Coronial Services July 2022.pdf (PDF, 115KB) Job Description |
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