People and Capability Advisor at WorkSafe New Zealand, All Office Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Make a real impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of Aotearoa  
• Join a collaborative, purpose driven People & Capability team 
• Partner with leaders and support people across the employee life-cycle 
• Permanent role with 5 weeks annual leave  

About Us 

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

Hello, Kia ora, Noa'ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta. 

WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary workplace health and safety regulator. Our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi comes home healthy and safe. We live by our values:  

• Whakakotahi – we are united in a strong purpose  
• Kōrero mai – we engage meaningfully  
• Tiakina mai – we are entrusted with a duty of care  

About your team / Ko te tīma 

Sitting within the Corporate Group, the People and Capability business unit supports WorkSafe with:  

• HR operations (HR Advice and Recruitment)  
• internal health, safety and wellbeing  
• organisational development/ learning & development  

We provide support and advice across the full employee lifecycle, and the provision of strategic and tactical advice related to employment relations, safety, health and wellbeing, recruitment including offboarding and onboarding, organisation development including learning and development, performance and culture.   

About the role / Ō te tūranga

Join our People and Capability team and play a key role in supporting leaders to bring out the best in their people. As an Advisor, you'll be a trusted go-to for practical, solutions-focused HR advice, partnering with leaders and kaimahi across a wide range of people matters. From day-to-day support through to contributing to organisation-wide initiatives, no two days are the same. You'll help drive great people outcomes by delivering high-quality HR guidance, supporting capability uplift, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen engagement, performance, and wellbeing across the organisation.

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi

• Provide trusted, practical HR advice to leaders, helping them confidently navigate people matters  
• Support the full employee lifecycle – from recruitment and performance to engagement, reward and development  
• Deliver responsive, high-quality service by handling employee queries with professionalism and care  
• Partner with leaders to build capability and confidently manage employee relations and workplace challenges  
• Ensure HR processes are followed and aligned with policy, keeping things consistent, fair and compliant  
• Contribute to People and Capability initiatives, policies and continuous improvement activities  
• Use sound judgement to solve issues and collaborate with the wider team on more complex matters 

What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• Proven HR generalist experience, with confidence supporting leaders across a wide range of people matters  
• Strong knowledge of HR best practice and solid understanding of New Zealand employment law  
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders with credible, practical advice  
• Excellent communication skills – clear, professional and adaptable across written and verbal channels  
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills, able to manage competing demands and meet deadlines  
• Sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment  
• Experience working with HR systems, along with a relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience. 

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

Salary range / Awhe utu

As part of our remuneration framework the expected appointment base salary is $83,137-$91,571 (KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contributions are additional). From 1 April 2026 our KiwiSaver employer contribution increased to 3.5%.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Free life insurance for the duration of your employment 
• Health insurance & eyecare discounts  
• $400 home workstation contribution  
• 5 weeks annual leave  
• 15 days sick leave  
• Professional development opportunities 
• Employee-led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities (Rainbow, Pacific, Women's and Tū Rangatira Māori Network) 

How to apply / Me pēhea te tono

Click Apply, complete the application form, and upload your CV and cover letter.

AI can be a helpful tool when preparing your application, but what matters most to us is you. Please ensure your CV, cover letter, and responses reflect your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We want to hear your real story - your passion, your personality, and what makes you unique. Don't let AI do all the talking - let it support you, not replace you.

WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and those who are neurodivergent. We believe different perspectives strengthen our mahi and help create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.  
 
If you encounter accessibility barriers in completing the application or require adjustments or support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you, contact careers@worksafe.govt.nz for a confidential kōrero. 

WorkSafe is currently working through the implementation of Kia Rangatū. During this time, affected kaimahi will be given preference for all vacancies and will be considered in the first instance.  

Applications close: 11.59pm Thursday, 30 July 2026.