Who we are

Role and responsibilities

Led by our Chief Executive Phil Parkes we are working to lift New Zealand’s health and safety performance, supporting everyone to return home from work healthy and safe.

Our priorities

The Government’s Working Safer blueprint provides the programme of change necessary to transform health and safety at work. This, along with strengthening WorkSafe, forms the strategic priorities that guide our focus and effort.

Our leadership team

Led by Phil Parkes our Chief Executive, our leadership team leads WorkSafe in driving the transformation of New Zealand’s health and safety performance.

Our Board

WorkSafe is a Crown agency; we have a governance board. Board members are appointed by the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety.