We are seeking people with extractives industry knowledge, experience and leadership in one or more of the following areas:

• operations
• health and safety inspections
• education and industry training.

The Board was established under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), in response to the Pike River Mine tragedy. Its functions are to: 

• advise WorkSafe on competency requirements for mine workers
• examine applicants for certificates of competence
• issue, renew, cancel, and suspend certificates of competence
• carry out additional functions relating to training and competency requirements for participants in the extractive industry required by regulations under HSWA.

Board membership expectations

Appointments are for three years. 

There are six scheduled meetings a year (three online and three in person in Wellington). There may also be occasional ad hoc meetings, and Board members may be called upon to participate in various working groups or sub-committees. 

Board members are entitled to receive remuneration for services and reimbursement of reasonable expenses at a rate and of a kind set by the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety in accordance with the Cabinet fees framework. 

Further information

For more information about the Board, see About the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners

If you would like to know more about the role of a Board member, see our position description:

How to apply

Applicants must supply:

• a covering letter and CV outlining their skills, qualifications, relevant experience and availability
• contact details for two referees
• a completed declaration of interest form
• a completed fit and proper person form 
• a current Ministry of Justice New Zealand criminal record check as part of the fit and proper person check – this may take several weeks to obtain. If you cannot obtain your criminal record check before the deadline for applications please notify Simon Robb, Manager of the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners (details below).

Note: If you have supplied a criminal record check since 1 July 2025 as part of a certificate of competence application, you do not have to provide another – if this is the case please state it in your application.

Application forms

Apply for a criminal record check on the Ministry of Justice website(external link)

Please email applications to the Board of Examiners Secretariat at BoE_Secretariat@worksafe.govt.nz with BoE application in the subject line.

Applications close on Friday 14 August 2026.

Interview process 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with a WorkSafe-convened panel where they will be assessed against the following criteria: 

• extensive and current experience in extractives, preferably in more than one sector/work area, for example education, operations, health and safety
• understanding of and experience in governance, decision-making and applying sound judgement 
• knowledge of, experience in and commitment to uplifting health and safety standards, including learning and development requirements
• ability to bring a broad and strategic perspective 
• access to broad networks for consultation.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Simon Robb, Manager – New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners, on simon.robb@worksafe.govt.nz or 021 862 043.