Senior Advisor People and Capability

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

Sitting within the Corporate Group, the People and Capability business unit supports WorkSafe with:

• HR operations (HR Advice and Recruitment)
• internal health, safety and wellbeing
• organisational development/ learning & development

We provide support and advice across the full employee lifecycle, and for the provision of strategic and tactical advice related to employment relations, safety, health and wellbeing, recruitment including offboarding and onboarding, organisation development including learning and development, performance and culture.

About the role / Ō te tūranga

As a Senior Advisor, People & Capability, you'll be a trusted partner with a portfolio of leaders across WorkSafe, helping them to strengthen leadership capability and provide trusted, senior level HR support across the full P&C remit. In this senior role, you'll take the lead on complex employment relations matters, coach and guide leaders, support organisation wide initiatives, and help embed improvements that uplift culture, people practices, and overall performance. This is a role where you'll operate with autonomy, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact across WorkSafe.

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi

• Partner with leaders as a trusted advisor, building strong relationships and providing high‑quality guidance across the full People & Capability remit.
• Lead and support organisation‑wide initiatives, helping to drive culture change, leadership development, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and manage complex employment relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, restructures, performance management, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Provide timely, sound, and culturally appropriate ER advice that uplifts leader capability and ensures consistency with legislation, policy, and good practice.
• Manage and deliver key P&C projects from design through to implementation, embedding sustainable outcomes and supporting effective decision‑making.
• Collaborate closely with Business Partners, the OD team, and PSA delegates to identify risks, share insights, and strengthen people‑focused processes, reporting, and solutions.

What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• Proven experience as a trusted HR advisor, with deep understanding of the full People & Capability remit and confidence working across complex systems and practices.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to coach and guide senior leaders and build credibility at all levels of the organisation.
• Sound judgement and the ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, changing environment - providing clear, pragmatic advice even in challenging situations.
• Demonstrated experience in people and change management, including designing, implementing, and improving HR processes, policies, and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to deliver significant projects, manage a portfolio of work, and collaborate effectively across teams.

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

Salary range / Awhe utu

As part of our remuneration framework, the expected starting base salary is $112,754-$124,480 (KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contributions are additional).

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Free life insurance
• Health insurance & eyecare discounts
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 15 days sick leave
• 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.

Applications close: 11.59pm, Wednesday, 9 September 2026