Programme Coordinator at WorkSafe New Zealand, All Office Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Programme Coordinator - Fixed Term until December 2026  

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 tēnei 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 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  
• 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  

Strategy Implementation is a small group with a broad skillset focused on supporting the organisation to embed the strategy and transition to the key shifts required.  

The Strategy Implementation group provides the systems and processes needed to implement, embed, and monitor WorkSafe's strategy and functional model.   

We will also be looking to the future and positioning WorkSafe to build on the successes of the past, by navigating how we mature as an effective and trusted regulator under our strategy and functional model.  

About the role / Ō te tūranga  

This role will provide programme structure, support and advice across the Strategy Implementation group. The role will support programme leads to plan, organise, track, and report on key project and programme activities. You'll help implement effective project methodologies and consistent processes to support strong governance and efficient workflow management.  

This role requires a self-starter with strong judgement, excellent prioritisation skills, and the confidence to manage both up and across the organisation. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative approach to their work, thriving in a fast-paced environment where initiative and clear communication are key. If you're someone who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and enjoys working across teams to make things happen, we'd love to hear from you.  

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi   

• Develop and manage central reporting and risk frameworks, ensuring tracking, escalation, and appropriate reporting of deliverables, risks, and issues.  
• Maintain an integrated schedule of strategic activities and support overall programme management and governance processes.  
• Provide implementation tools, templates, and methodologies to ensure consistency across workstreams.  
• Assist with stakeholder engagement logistics, including preparation for meetings and workshops, and development of related materials.  
• Foster effective relationships, anticipate team needs, proactively address issues, and support delivery of strategic initiatives.  

 What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu   

• Proven experience in programme or project coordination, with a solid understanding of project management processes.  
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, both written and verbal.  
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, especially Excel, presentations, and collaboration tools.  
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage priorities while delivering quality work on time and within budget.  
• With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.   

Nāu te rourou, nāku 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 $72,624 to $94,941. 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 January 2026