Health and Safety Inspectorat NZ WorkSafe83,406 - 83,406
Make a positive difference to the health, safety and wellbeing of all AotearoaThe Frontline Inspector role is dynamic, with no two days the sameWorkSafe is investing in growing this teamBecome a Health and Safety Inspector and help influence our community to ensure everyone who goes to work comes home healthy and safe.
About us- Mo tatouWhat is the most important thing in the world, it is people, it is people, it is people He aha te mea nui o tēnei ao?
- our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi comes home healthy and safe.
- we're united in a strong purpose Kōrero mai
- we engage meaningfully Tiakina mai
- we're entrusted with a duty of care.
- Ko te tīmaThe Inspectorate at WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru plays a critical role in workplace health and safety.
The Inspectorate's overall goal is to prevent workplace harm, promote a culture of health and safety, and hold organisations accountable for maintaining healthy and safe working conditions.Guided by evidence about acute, chronic, and catastrophic harm, WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru prioritise high-risk sectors and high-risk activities.
Across these priority areas, WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru deliver enforcement, engagement and permitting activities to maximise our influence and achieve better, more equitable outcomes.Tāmaki Makaurau has three offices located in Albany, Auckland Central, and Manukau.
You will be working within collaborative and values-driven teams, focused on driving meaningful change in the workplace.Tāmaki Makaurau is an ever-growing landscape of commercial and residential developments.
From high-rise construction and large-scale infrastructure projects to the fast-paced manufacturing sector, this region is home to some of the country's most complex and high-risk worksites.
Tāmaki Makaurau is culturally diverse, the ability to speak another language would be advantageous in connecting with Auckland's diverse and multilingual communities, specifically Mandarin, Hindi, Tagalog, Cantonese, Pasifika & Te Reo Māori.
Primarily you'll be required to travel across Tāmaki Makaurau, however occasionally you will be expected to travel across the Northern Region which is from Hamilton to Northland with the possibility of an overnight.
About the role- Ō te tūrangaYou start your journey as a Trainee Health and Safety Inspector and will progress your way through a series of in-house training courses, on the job experience and coaching until you obtain a Certificate of Appointment giving you powers as an Inspector.
As your career as an Inspector continues, you will continuously build your skills and knowledge to become a highly competent Inspector.
As a Health and Safety Inspector, you can expect that no two days will be the same!Inspectors complete a range of mahi.
This could be a site visit completing an assessment, compiling reports, or investigating an accident.
The work is varied and interesting, but at times can be challenging due to the nature of the role as you may be exposed to traumatic events, files, photos and statements.You will love building rapport with stakeholders and have a natural ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
The conversations may not always be easy, but you will remain calm under pressure and be able to appreciate the viewpoints and perspectives of others.You will assess all the information and risks to identify the best outcome.
In doing so, you will work towards achieving a common goal of ensuring that all New Zealander's that go to work come home healthy and safe.What you will bring
- Ko ngā pukenga ōuThe ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt when situations changeStrong communication and collaboration, with the ability to build relationshipsCultural awareness and a willingness to build your understanding and skill in te reo and tikanga MāoriAbility to communicate in additional languages is highly regardedThe ability to use a range of methods to communicate, both written and verbalProven experience in problem-solvingThe ability to plan and prioritise tasks effectively to achieve resultsBe a NZ/Australian citizen or NZ Permanent Resident/ResidentHave a full, clean driver licenceConfident in using various forms of technologyAble to work across locations and once a qualified Inspector, be rostered for after hours and weekend work when requiredWith your food basket and my food basket the people will thriveNāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
- Awhe utuAs part of our remuneration framework, the starting annual salary for this role is $83,406.
Once you have satisfied the requirements and successfully completed the Inspector Foundation Development Programme and are appointed to Inspector I level, the annual salary is increased to $86,012.
Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional to/on top of your base salary.How to apply
- Me pēhea te tonoClick the apply link, complete the application form and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter.Applications close on 19 October 2025
- Ka kati nga tono 19 Ōketopa 2025All key dates can be found here Join our health and safety inspectors | WorkSafe