Manager Regulatory Training & Development at WorkSafe New Zealand, All Office Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead the future of regulatory learning for frontline kaimahi
• Seize opportunities to innovate in the development and delivery of training 
• Lead a high-performing, capable and committed team 
• Permanent role based at any WorkSafe location 
• Help shape consistent, practical and effective regulatory delivery 

About Us - Mo tatou

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 Services sits within Operations and supports consistent, effective regulatory delivery  across WorkSafe. The Regulatory Training and Development team is high-performing, highly capable and ready for its next chapter. You will create the conditions for this established team to thrive—providing clear direction, trusted support, purposeful coaching and meaningful development while empowering kaimahi to use their expertise and lead great work.

You will lead 11 kaimahi, building on the team's strengths and fostering a supportive, inclusive and accountable culture. Alongside your people leadership, you will partner across Operations, Organisational Development, other regulators and training providers to ensure regulatory learning remains practical, current and aligned with operational needs.

About the role / Ō te tūranga

This permanent role has recently been reviewed and broadened from a predominantly inspectorate focus to support all frontline regulatory delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to bring strategy to life while leading, supporting and developing a talented team. You will provide clarity, coach through challenge and change, and enable kaimahi to do their best work as the team extends its impact.

You will build on what already works, drawing on the team's expertise and creating opportunities for growth, collaboration and ownership.  You will identify and seize opportunities for the team to develop and deliver training and development in new and innovative ways. Together, you will extend regulatory training and development across frontline operations and strengthen coaching, competency assurance and progression pathways that support sound regulatory practice, operational delivery and workforce planning.

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi

• Lead, support and develop a high-performing team of 11 kaimahi
• Provide clear direction and empower the team to lead great work
• Coach kaimahi through challenge, change and professional growth
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative and accountable team culture
•  Seize opportunities to innovate in the development and delivery of training
• Extend proven inspectorate learning approaches across the frontline
• Maintain fit-for-purpose competency and progression frameworks
• Partner across WorkSafe and with external regulators and providers

What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• A people-centred leadership style that builds trust and accountability
• Strong coaching skills and a commitment to developing others
• A strong foundation in leading learning, training and capability development
• A growth mindset that fosters innovation
• An open-minded and practical approach to turning strategy into delivery
• Experience in a regulatory, enforcement or operational environment

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 $152,761 - $168,932 (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
• 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 our 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.

Applications close: Sunday 1 November 2026