Programme Coordinator - Policy, Products and Services 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. 

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 

Regulatory Effectiveness is a new group established at WorkSafe to strengthen regulatory focus and improve how WorkSafe understands risk, designs interventions, and evaluates impact.  

The Policy, Products and Services team plays a key role in shaping how WorkSafe supports healthier and safer workplaces across Aotearoa. Working across policy development, product design and system stewardship, the team brings together diverse expertise to deliver coordinated, impactful work. As Programme Coordinator, you'll work closely with leaders, advisors and delivery teams to ensure everyone is connected, informed and progressing towards shared goals. 

About the role / Ō te tūranga 

This is a great opportunity for a highly organised coordinator who enjoys bringing structure, visibility and momentum to complex programmes of work. You'll support the planning, coordination and tracking of activities across the Policy, Products and Services function, helping teams stay aligned, manage priorities and make informed decisions. Your work will provide the backbone that keeps critical initiatives moving forward.  As a new function, this provides an exciting time to support building the tools and systems the team will need to be successful. 

While Wellington is the preferred location for this role, we welcome applications from candidates based in any location across New Zealand. 

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi  

• Coordinate programme activity across multiple teams and functions
• Connect people, information, and activities across teams to drive joined-up delivery
• Keep programme plans, timelines, and milestones on track and aligned to priorities
• Provide clear and accurate reporting that gives visibility of programme progress and outcomes
• Facilitate communication and information sharing across stakeholders
• Track and escalate programme risks, issues and actions
• Coordinate meetings, documentation, and programme and team administration 

What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu  

• Experience coordinating programmes, projects or complex initiatives
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence
• Strong reporting, administration and organisational skills
• A talent for building relationships and coordinating work across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, accurate reporting
• Confidence using programme management tools and systems to maintain visibility of work, including monitoring progress, managing risks, and keeping key activities on track
• Bring a positive can-do approach and actively support the team as it establishes and to deliver results 
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in programme coordination, administration or business support 

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

Salary range / Awhe utu 

As part of our remuneration framework, the full salary is $74,174 - $96,491 and the expected appointment base salary is $74,174-$81,612 (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: 

• 5 weeks annual leave 
• 15 days sick leave 
• A Reward and Recognition Framework that celebrates the impact our kaimahi make – your mahi matters
• 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 as well as Enabled Network and Multi – Ethnic 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. 
 

Learn more about working with us: Careers | WorkSafe.  

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. 

This vacancy has been established as part of changes to WorkSafe's organisational structure after a review of WorkSafe's operating model identified opportunities to improve role clarity, ways of working and organisational effectiveness. As part of these changes, WorkSafe has established a number of new roles to ensure we are well placed to meet expectations now and in the future.  

Kaimahi whose roles were affected by the structure change will be given preference for all vacancies and will be considered in the first instance. 

Applications close: 11.59pm, Monday, 14 September 2026