Technical Advisory Lead — High-Impact Regulator

WorkSafe New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 153,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life insurance

Health insurance and eyecare discounts

Five weeks' annual leave

15 days' sick leave

Reward and Recognition Framework

Employee‑led networks

Job summary

WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is seeking a Technical Lead to guide a specialist advisory team in a high‑risk domain. You will ensure high‑quality technical advice, develop standards and methodologies, and support regulatory and operational decisions.

You will lead coaching and capability development while maintaining clear technical standards and credibility across the advisory practice. Experience across health and safety or related sectors is valuable.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a specialist technical advisory team in high‑risk environments.
• Ability to develop and apply technical standards and advisory methodologies.
• Strong regulatory and operational decision‑making experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist technical advisory team within a defined domain.
• Provide oversight and quality assurance for complex technical advice.
• Develop technical standards, guidance and advisory methodologies.
• Coach and develop technical specialists to build capability.
• Support high‑quality regulatory and operational decision‑making.
• Identify emerging risks, trends and technical issues.
• Translate complex technical matters into practical recommendations.
• Strengthen consistency and quality across technical advisory practice.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Coaching

Quality assurance

Risk assessment

Communication

Team development

Job description

WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is seeking a Technical Lead to guide a specialist advisory team in a high‑risk domain. You will ensure high‑quality technical advice, develop standards and methodologies, and support regulatory and operational decisions.

You will lead coaching and capability development while maintaining clear technical standards and credibility across the advisory practice. Experience across health and safety or related sectors is valuable.