• Provide support to a fun, collaborative team
• Flexible working by default and leadership that is committed to creating mentally healthy work life balance
• Open to part time (20 hours per week) or full-time (40 hours per week) applications

About the role 

WorkSafe New Zealand are looking for two part time (20 hours per week) or one full time (40 hours per week) Programme Coordinator to provide excellent programme, project and administrative support to the Manager, Delivery and Response and members of the Health and Technical Services Group.

As the Programme Coordinator you will bring along your exceptional Programme Coordinator skills and play a key role in monitoring, managing and tracking programme and project work and ensuring online content and communications are up-to-date and fit for purpose.

We are open to receiving applications for candidates who are wanting to work part time (20 hours per week) and work around their family or other commitments. This would mean the role would be shared between two part time employees. We are also open to receiving applications from people looking for a full time role (40 hours per week).

About the team

The Health and Technical Services Group is a centre of excellence providing high-quality technical information and advice to internal and external stakeholders while delivering its own technical programmes/projects of work.

In more detail, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating, organising and delivering programme or project tasks (internal and external engagement, staff training and development, business process tools, procedures and information, marketing collateral and social media support)Providing an advanced level of administrative and coordination support to the manager and team
• Assisting with programme and project meeting management including agendas, minutes, action taking and tracking
• Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each programme or project

You will be successful in this role if you have: 

• Experience working in a coordination role, supporting multiple priorities, programmes and projects in different phases from start-up through to delivery
• Experience developing and implementing programme and project planning, monitoring and reporting
• Ability to assist with presentations and engagement activities
• Experience in managing meetings including agendas, minutes, and recording and tracking actions
• Excellent collaboration, communication and relationship management skills 

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

WorkSafe offer a range of benefits including free life, trauma and income protection insurances, discounts on health insurance and eye care, four weeks annual leave plus three days WorkSafe leave, 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 RōpÅ« Atuapiko Rainbow Network, WorkSafe Wahine Women's Network and our Kapa Haka group.  

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement

All employees are required to be vaccinated in line with our Vaccination Policy. New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment.

How to apply 

Click the apply link, complete an application form and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter. 

For further information please contact careers@worksafe.govt.nz with any queries, or to find out more about WorkSafe New Zealand go to www.worksafe.govt.nz  

Please outline in your cover letter if you are interested in the part time opportunity or full time opportunity.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 9 March 2022