The Operations Team is a key ‘Front Door' into Mahi Haumaru Aoteroa, WorkSafe New Zealand for every day New Zealanders and the Triage Inspector is often one of the first points of contact.

The Triage Inspector is responsible for applying their extensive health and safety knowledge and experience in the field, to undertake triage of notifications of actual or potential workplace harm to determine the most appropriate service response. 

As part of this role, you will:

• Effectively gather facts about incidents from a range of sources
• Contribute to our Inspectorate's intelligence about NZ workplaces.  
• Support the development of strategies and plans to significantly improve health and safety in NZ workplaces. 
• Be a team player and maintain and foster excellent relationships both internally and externally 

Skills & Experience

Applicants to this role must hold a HSWA identity card. You will also:

• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to show empathy and effectively manage conflict
• Be able to work well under pressure and juggle multiple priorities
• Have an in-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation, codes of practice, guidelines relevant to workplace health and safety, and health and safety systems. 
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Ideally, have a qualification in Health and Safety  

About WorkSafe

WorkSafe New Zealand, Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator – our vision is that everyone who goes to work comes home healthy and safe.  Our people are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our WorkSafe Values - Ngā Mātāpono: 

• Whakakotahi – we're united in a strong purpose 
• Kōrero mai – we engage meaningfully 
• Tiakina mai - we're entrusted with a duty of care. 

WorkSafe offer a range of benefits including discounts on health insurance and eye care, four weeks annual and learning and professional development opportunities. We operate on a flexible by default basis, allowing you and your manager to create a flexible work experience that supports you and the business to succeed.

There are a range of networks you can become part of, such as our Te Rōpū Atuapiko Rainbow Network, WorkSafe Pacific Network, WorkSafe Wahine Women's Network and our Kapa Haka group.

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement 

WorkSafe's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is under review. Currently all employees are required to be vaccinated and new employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment