WorkSafe New Zealand seeks to hire WHS inspectors

WorkSafe New Zealand has initiated its first round of hiring for health and safety inspectors for 2025 and the safety watchdog says it is eager to connect with anyone interested in contributing to safer work environments in Aotearoa.

“We are currently integrating the full range of assessment and investigation work in our inspectorate. This will create a supportive training ground for our incoming inspectors to springboard from,” says WorkSafe’s Head of Inspectorate Rob Pope.

WorkSafe is allocating an additional $2.7 million each year to expand its inspectorate.

“This is part of our new strategy to target the sectors with the highest work-related harm – construction, manufacturing, forestry, and agriculture. While a background in these sectors would be highly advantageous to working for WorkSafe, it is not essential,” WorkSafe said.

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