Senior Business Advisor

About this role

About Us 

He aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. 

Hello, Kia ora, Noa'ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta. 

WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary workplace health and safety regulator. Our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi comes home healthy and safe. We live by our values:  

• Whakakotahi – we are united in a strong purpose 
• Kōrero mai – we engage meaningfully 
• Tiakina mai – we are entrusted with a duty of care  

About your team / Ko te tīma 

The Performance Reporting team plays a critical role in helping WorkSafe understand, monitor and communicate organisational performance. Working closely with leaders and teams across the organisation, the team delivers high-quality reporting, insights and accountability information that supports informed decision-making and demonstrates WorkSafe's impact for Aotearoa. 

About the role / Ō te tūranga 

This is an opportunity to play a key role in how WorkSafe measures, reports on and communicates its performance. As a Senior Business Advisor, Performance Reporting, you'll lead important reporting and accountability processes, turning complex information into meaningful insights that help shape organisational priorities, support public accountability and enable better outcomes for New Zealanders. 

While Wellington is our preferred location, we welcome applications from candidates based in any WorkSafe office location across New Zealand. 

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi  

• Lead organisation-wide performance reporting for senior leaders and governance groups
• Develop clear performance narratives highlighting progress, risks and opportunities
• Analyse performance information and provide actionable insights
• Coordinate input from teams across WorkSafe to deliver integrated reporting
• Contribute to key accountability documents, including annual reporting
• Support Select Committee processes and manage organisational responses 

What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu 

• Experience delivering high-quality organisational performance reporting and insights
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into meaningful stories
• Confidence engaging with senior leaders and presenting complex information clearly
• Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively across multiple stakeholders
• Experience supporting accountability, governance, or statutory reporting processes
• Excellent written communication skills with a keen eye for detail 

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.  

Salary range / Awhe utu 

As part of our remuneration framework, the expected appointment base salary is $112,754-$124,480 (KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contributions are additional). From 1 April 2026 our KiwiSaver employer contribution increased to 3.5%.     

We offer a range of benefits including: 

• 5 weeks annual leave 
• 15 days sick leave 
• A Reward and Recognition Framework that celebrates the impact our kaimahi make – your mahi matters
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee-led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities (Rainbow, Pacific, Women's and Tū Rangatira Māori Network as well as Enabled Network and Multi – Ethnic Network.)

How to apply / Me pēhea te tono  

Click Apply, complete the application form, and upload your CV and cover letter. 

AI can be a helpful tool when preparing your application, but what matters most to us is you. Please ensure your CV, cover letter, and responses reflect your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We want to hear your real story - your passion, your personality, and what makes you unique. Don't let AI do all the talking - let it support you, not replace you. 
 
Learn more about working with us: Careers | WorkSafe.  

WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and those who are neurodivergent. We believe different perspectives strengthen our mahi and help create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.  
 
If you encounter accessibility barriers in completing the application or require adjustments or support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you, contact careers@worksafe.govt.nz for a confidential kōrero. 

This vacancy has been established as part of WorkSafe's new organisational structure following the completion of the Kia Rangatū change process. The review of WorkSafe's operating model identified opportunities to improve role clarity, ways of working and organisational effectiveness. As part of these changes, WorkSafe has invested in additional capability and positions to ensure the organisation is well placed to meet current and future demands. 

Applications close: 11.59pm, Monday, 14 September 2026.