Support Coordinator at WorkSafe New Zealand, All Office Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Support WorkSafe's high‑risk regulatory functions  
• Coordinate administrative systems for High Hazards teams  
• Work with inspectors, technical specialists, and national stakeholders  
• Apply your systems, process and organisational skills in a meaningful role  
• Permanent role, based in any WorkSafe location preference   
• Appointment salary range between $66,440 and $73,066  

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  
• 15 days sick leave   
• $400 contribution towards setting up your home workstation  
• 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  

The High Hazards, Energy & Public Safety (HHE&PS) group works at the sharp end of health and safety, overseeing sectors where risks can have major consequences. The team includes specialist inspectors and investigators working across extractives, energy safety and major hazard facilities and hazardous substances.  

As Support Coordinator for the High Hazards team, you'll become a trusted go‑to person for the team and the group, helping ensure our systems, processes and information support safe and consistent regulatory practice nationwide.   

About the role / Ō te tūranga  

This role provides administrative, systems and coordination support to the High Hazards team and the HHE&PS group so our inspectors and leaders can focus on regulatory mahi. You'll help maintain key systems, contribute to process improvements, manage reporting, and engage with both internal colleagues and external operators and duty holders.  

It's a great opportunity if you enjoy keeping things running smoothly, improving how work gets done, and supporting frontline teams with high‑impact responsibilities.  

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi   

• Support High Hazards team and the Energy Safety and Extractives teams to work efficiently  
• Maintain allocation of incident notifications   
• Contribute to consistent and effective administrative processes and systems  
• Maintain accurate records, registers and information required under regulations  
• Prepare monthly reports and support financial administration  
• Manage content, file systems, documents, data entry and distribution lists  
• Support notifications, certifications, and other statutory processes  
• Coordinate meetings and forums, including liaising with external operators and regulators  
• Work with enablement teams to ensure compliance with WorkSafe policies  
• Provide guidance to kaimahi on administrative systems and processes  

What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu   

• Proactive and self-motivated   
• A people person, confident building strong relationships with a wide range of personalities   
• Sound administration experience where you've made a difference to your team      
• An eye for detail and quality   
• Great organisational skills and ability to prioritise     
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal      
• The ability to quickly learn new information and areas of work     
• Adaptable and solutions focused and uses initiative  

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 $66,440 to $85,546, and our expected starting base salary for the right person is from $66,440 to $73,066.  Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional too/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 Sunday 15 March 2026