Group Coordinator

• Support a new group shaping enterprise planning and implementation
• Bring order, structure and connection to important organisational mahi
• Ideal for a proactive administrator who loves coordinating people and work
• Permanent role based at all WorkSafe location
• Expected appointment base salary range: $74,174 - $81,612

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

Enterprise Planning and Implementation is a new group established at WorkSafe to strengthen planning, coordination, and implementation across the organisation, particularly to improve how work is prioritised, sequenced, and supported through to delivery.

You'll work closely with leaders and kaimahi across Enterprise Planning and Implementation, supporting a group set up to strengthen how WorkSafe plans, coordinates and delivers organisational priorities. This is a great opportunity to help establish practical ways of working, keep information flowing, and support connected, well-organised delivery across the group.

About the role / Ō te tūranga

As Group Coordinator, you'll provide high-quality coordination, administrative and logistical support that helps the Deputy Chief Executive's group operate smoothly. You'll organise workflows, coordinate meetings and information, track actions and commitments, and support planning, reporting and governance activity. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys creating structure, connecting people, and making sure the right things are in the right place at the right time.

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi

• Coordinate day-to-day activities, meetings, agendas and follow-up actions
• Maintain clear systems for tracking actions, commitments and deliverables
• Organise information, records and documentation so people can find what they need
• Support planning, reporting and governance processes to run smoothly
• Build trusted relationships with leaders, teams and stakeholders across the group

What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• Strong administration or coordination experience in a busy team environment
• A natural organiser who can manage priorities, deadlines and detail
• Confidence coordinating meetings, materials, information and action tracking
• A relationship-focused approach and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Good digital literacy and sound information management practices
• Experience supporting leaders, planning or reporting processes would be useful

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

Salary range / Awhe utu

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:

• 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)

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 [email protected] 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, Sunday 13 September 2026