Safety and Training Specialist at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About Us | Mō mātou

The Partnerships and Commissions - Te Aukaha branch of the Department of Internal Affairs supports some of Aotearoa's most significant democratic and community functions. Our portfolio spans national institutions, commissions, Ministerial Services, and community-based operations that support the Prime Minister, Ministers, and the Executive.

VIP Transport, part of Ministerial Services, provides high quality chauffeuring and safe, professional transport to Ministers of the Crown, Judges, distinguished guests, international dignitaries, and other authorised passengers.

The role | Te tūnga

The Safety and Training Specialist plays a key role in shaping the training and safety standards that support one of New Zealand's most unique transport operations. This role is responsible for developing, delivering and continuously improving driver training and wider staff training programmes, ensuring capability is lifted and performance is safe, consistent and reliable across VIP Transport.

Working closely with managers, staff and external partners, you will ensure training systems, manuals and assessment processes are fit for purpose and compliant with New Zealand Health and Safety legislation. You will lead fatigue risk management and safety management processes, provide clear and timely reporting, and contribute to the strategic direction of VIP Transport by championing continuous improvement in training and safety practices.

There will be travel throughout the motu as part of this role.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Experience designing, delivering and assessing training programmes, with driver training experience highly valued
• Strong understanding of New Zealand Health & Safety legislation and best'practice safety approaches
• Experience working with Safety Management Systems and/or fatigue risk management
• Ability to analyse training and safety performance and drive practical improvements
• Strong communication and relationship'building skills, with the confidence to influence across a range of stakeholders

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

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The appointing range for this role $81,441 - $101,349 depending on your level of experience.

To review the full job description, please click here.

How to apply'| Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 5pm. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

Additionally, you must have the ability to obtain and'maintain'a security clearance to the level of Confidential, to be considered for this role. Use this tool to check if you might be eligible for a security clearance:'Eligibility self-check tool | Protective Security Requirements'

If you have any questions, please email nicole.banks@dia.govt.nz