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The New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners (the Board) is established by WorkSafe New Zealand to perform statutory functions related to the competency requirements of workers in the extractives industry.
The Public Sector Reputation Index is a globally validated model which we have evolved to work in a public sector setting. The model contains 16 reputation attributes, which each sit under one of four pillars: trust, social responsibility, leadership and fairness.
This form is part of the legislative requirements to obtain certain authorisations under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.
This form is for a new controlled substance licence, the renewal of an expired/expiring licence, or an extension to the scope of a current licence.
This operational policy outlines the approach WorkSafe will take to administering the CSL authorisation regime.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) has been amended by the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026. This fact sheet explains the updated purpose of HSWA. It also explains the main changes for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) once the amendments take effect. The changes take effect from 1 April 2027.
Our 2019 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.
Our 2022 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.
Part 1 of guidance on the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016. This guide covers requirements for workplaces and facilities, information, training, instruction and supervision, personal protective equipment, monitoring, first aid, emergency plans and young people.
Structural steel beams assembled on the ground can become unstable and fall without warning. Before starting work, PCBUs/businesses should carry out a site-specific risk assessment to identify instability risks and put controls in place.
The 2024/25 year has been one of significant transformation and purposeful progress for WorkSafe New Zealand. In a time of organisational change and evolving expectations, WorkSafe remained firmly focused on its core mission: to ensure that people across New Zealand are healthy and safe at work.
Our 2018 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.
Our 2017 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.
Our annual report for 2019/20
Our Statement of intent for 2021/22–2024/25.
WorkSafe’s Statement of intent (2025/26 to 2028/29) reflects a reset of our strategic priorities in order to improve the impact of what we do, with a much stronger focus on our educate and engage roles together with a more holistic and nuanced approach to our enforce role.
WorkSafe New Zealand came into existence on 16 December 2013 as a new Crown Agent. This statement of intent is an initial statement of WorkSafe's strategic direction and operations. We will refresh components of this document, including our performance story, ahead of the 2014/15 financial year. As this document has been published in the middle of the 2013/14 financial year, this Statement of Intent will be the primary accountability document against which we will report in our annual report.
This statement of intent sets out our strategic intentions for New Zealand’s workplace health and safety system from 2018–19 to 2021–22.
In 2026/27, WorkSafe will continue to shift how we work. We will provide clearer and more accessible guidance, progress practical approved codes of practice, strengthen the capability and consistency of our inspectorate, and improve the way we oversee high-risk activities and third-party operators.
Our statement of performance expectations for the 2020/21 year.