Specialist Health and Safety Inspector (Mining and Quarries) at WorkSafe New Zealand, All Office Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About Us  

He aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. 

What is the most important thing in the world, it is people, it is people, it is people.  

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 Mātāpono WorkSafe Values through the mahi they do:  

• 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 insurance  
• Discounts on health insurance and eye care  
• Five weeks annual leave  
• $400 contribution towards setting up your home workstation  
• 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 Tū Rangatira Māori Network.  

About your team / Ko te tīma  

You'll join our High Hazards Unit within Operations, working alongside experienced inspectors and technical specialists who are passionate about improving safety in extractives industries.  

About the role / Ō te tūranga  

As a Specialist Health & Safety Inspector – Extractives, you'll focus on mining, tunnelling, quarrying and other high-risk extractive operations. You'll assess safety systems, investigate incidents, and take enforcement action where needed. You'll also influence industry leaders, contribute to standards and guidance, and help shape safer practices across Aotearoa.   

This role supports Aotearoa, so you can expect to travel nationally as part of your mahi.  

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi  

• Inspect and assess mining, tunnelling and quarry operations  
• Audit safety management systems and statutory submissions  
• Investigate incidents and recommend improvements  
• Take enforcement action and prepare for prosecutions  
• Respond to serious harm notifications and emergencies  
• Engage with industry to promote best practice  
• Contribute technical expertise to guidance and standards  

What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu  

• Strong knowledge of health and safety in mining/quarrying  
• Experience in operations, geotechnical engineering or regulation  
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply compliance approaches  
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills  
• Recognised qualifications in auditing, risk assessment and investigation  
• Relevant tertiary qualification desirable e.g. mining/civil/electrical/mechanical/geotechnical engineering    
• Site Senior Executive, A- Grade Quarry Manager, First-class Mine Manager or Tunnel Manager certificate of competence desirable.  
• Must hold or gain a practising certificate/warrant  

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.   

With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.   

Salary range / Awhe utu  

As part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $136,748 to $180,441, and our expected starting base salary for the right person is from $136,748 to $151,312.  Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional to/on top of your base salary.  

How to apply / Me pēhea 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 7 December 2025