Rotorua Area Manager: Lead & Develop Safe, High-Impact Team

New Zealand Government; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 153,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life insurance

Health insurance & eyecare discounts

5 weeks annual leave

5 weeks sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee-led networks

Job summary

WorkSafe New Zealand in Rotorua leads an integrated Inspectorate team to deliver high-quality safety outcomes across the region. The Area Manager role balances hands-on operational delivery with coaching to strengthen capability and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.

You’ll guide priorities using data, build strong stakeholder relationships, and support complex investigations while ensuring safe, healthy outcomes for communities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in an operational environment.
• Strong commitment to developing people and growing capability.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day operational delivery across your team.
• Coach and develop kaimahi to build confidence, capability and growth.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive team culture where people can thrive.
• Set clear expectations and support others to deliver on them.
• Use data and insights to guide priorities and decision making.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across your area.
• Provide oversight for complex work and investigations.

Skills

People development

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder relationships

Regulatory knowledge

Health & safety

Job description

WorkSafe New Zealand in Rotorua leads an integrated Inspectorate team to deliver high-quality safety outcomes across the region. The Area Manager role balances hands-on operational delivery with coaching to strengthen capability and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.

You’ll guide priorities using data, build strong stakeholder relationships, and support complex investigations while ensuring safe, healthy outcomes for communities nationwide.