Principal Advisor Authorisations and Advisory

INSIDE Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life insurance

Health insurance & eyecare discounts

Home workstation contribution

5 weeks annual leave

15 days sick leave

Reward and Recognition Framework

Professional development opportunities

Diversity networks (Rainbow, Pacific,

Job summary

WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking a Principal Advisor in Authorisations and Advisory to shape regulatory decision-making and provide strategic advice. You will influence senior leaders, oversee risk, and partner with industry and regulatory partners to strengthen performance and safety outcomes across Aotearoa.

The role sits within the Authorisations and Advisory team, driving high-quality regulatory decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior advisory or policy experience in a regulatory context.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and provide practical risk-based solutions.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Proven governance, performance measures, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to the Head of Authorisations and Advisory.
• Oversee service delivery and manage regulatory risks.
• Develop executive-level reports, insights and briefings for decisions.
• Build strong relationships with industry regulators and key stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to improve systems, processes, and health and safety practices.
• Oversee authorisation and exemption activities and provide leadership on complex issues.

Skills

Senior advisory

Strategy

Regulatory policy

Stakeholder influence

Governance frameworks

Executive reporting

Regulatory environments

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

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Principal Advisor Authorisations and Advisory

INSIDE Recruitment – Wellington, North Island

• Support key relationships with industry and regulatory partners
• Member of the Authorisation & Advisory Leadership Team

WorkSafe New Zealand | MahiHaumaruAotearoa 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
• Tiakinamai– we are entrusted with a duty of care

• Support key relationships with industry and regulatory partners
• Join a collaborative, purpose driven team
• Member of the Authorisation & Advisory Leadership Team

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 | MahiHaumaruAotearoa 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
• Kōreromai– we engage meaningfully
• Tiakinamai– we are entrusted with a duty of care

About your team / Ko te tīma

The Authorisations and Advisory team sits at the heart of WorkSafe's regulatory operations, providing expert advice, overseeing authorisation and exemption activities, and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with industry, regulatory partners and senior leaders, the team manages complex issues, drives continuous improvement, and helps deliver better health and safety outcomes for workers and businesses across Aotearoa.

About the role / Ō te tūranga

Play a key role in shaping WorkSafe's authorisations and advisory function by providing strategic advice, leading complex pieces of work and supporting high-quality regulatory decision-making. Working closely with senior leaders, regulatory partners and industry stakeholders, you'll help strengthen systems and processes, manage emerging risks and deliver insights that contribute to safer workplaces across New Zealand

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi

• Provide strategic advice and operational support to the Head of Authorisations and Advisory.
• Monitor performance, oversee service delivery and manage operational and regulatory risks.
• Develop executive level reports, insights, briefings and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders, regulatory agencies and key stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives that improve systems, processes, culture, and health and safety practices across the function.
• Oversee authorisation and exemption activities, support stakeholder engagement and provide leadership on complex regulatory issues.

What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• Demonstrated experience in a senior advisory, strategy, regulatory, or policy role.
• Proven ability to navigate complex issues and develop practical, risk based solutions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments, ideally within health and safety.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, build consensus and drive outcomes across stakeholders.
• Experience developing frameworks, governance processes and performance measures to support service delivery.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports and working across government, industry, or regulatory settings.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or comparable experience gained within a regulatory, advisory or related environment.

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

Salary range / Awhe utu

The expected appointment base salary is $130,000.00 (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)

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.

WorkSafe is currently working through the implementation of KiaRangatū. During this time, affected kaimahi will be given preference for all vacancies and will be considered in the first instance.

Applications close: 11.59pm, 28 August 2026