• Lead a team of eight specialists in their field
• Network widely across the business and with our external stakeholders
• Great benefits including life, trauma and income protection insurances

Our High Hazards, Energy and Public Safety team are looking to appoint a Deputy Chief Inspector, Major Hazard Facilities to our Auckland Central office.

The Deputy Chief Inspector will take responsibility for managing the major hazards regulatory function and activities. Working with the Chief Inspector High Hazards and key internal and external stakeholders, you'll review and implement strategies to ensure the delivery of robust and effective systems and services.You'll also be responsible for:

• Providing excellent leadership, guidance and direction to your team
• Ensuring programmes of work tie into wider operational and organisational strategies
• Planning and implementing programmes of inspection and auditing work and managing resourcing plans accordingly

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Experience in a senior operational management position within a major Major Hazard Facilities operation, or significant experience in a senior regulatory role within a relevant industry or industry regulator
• Experience with interpretation and application of legislation, preferably including investigative and enforcement responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience as a change agent who can advocate for industry improvements and influence best practice

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. Alongside other regulators we lead New Zealand to achieve healthy and safe workplaces through engagement, education and enforcement.
Benefits at WorkSafe
WorkSafe offer a range of benefits including life, trauma and income protection insurance packages, discounts on health insurance and eye care, four weeks annual leave plus three days WorkSafe leave, and learning and professional development opportunities.
Applications close Monday 7th October 2019.
For further information please contact careers@worksafe.govt.nz with any queries.
To find out more about WorkSafe New Zealand go to www.worksafe.govt.nz.