Senior Advisor Guidance Content

Deliver mahi that directly contributes to our vision
- Great benefits including free life, income protection and trauma insurances
- Central Wellington base office, Permanent role
- Starting salary range $90,929-$100,501

As part of a social and connected team, you will collaborate across WorkSafe and with industry to produce high quality guidance on a diverse range of health and safety topics.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Advisor to join our high-performing and collaborative team. As a Senior Advisor, you will lead the development of high-quality guidance, working closely with technical experts and key stakeholders on complex health and safety issues.
You will be someone who has proven experience in writing clear, plain English writing. You will understand how to tailor guidance to meet different end user needs to produce effective user-centric guidance.
If you enjoy working in a high-performing team and enjoy a supportive environment where you are trusted and empowered to do your best work - then we would love to hear from you

**In this role, you will**:

- Manage the end-to-end deliverables of Guidance and provide support to advisors working alongside you
- Develop formal guidance material across a range of areas
- Consult and communicate with internal and external stakeholder groups
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of guidance products and processes

**To be successful, you will bring**:

- Experience in the development of plain English guidance
- Experience in project management and delivery skills with the ability to lead and manage workflow to meet deadlines is desirable
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Ability to influence and lead others to adopt goals and ideas
- A tertiary qualification is required (e.g. in science, journalism, communications, law, psychology)
- An understanding of Tikanga and Te Reo Māori is desirable

The full position description is available from the advert on our careers centre: WorkSafe New Zealand
Salary range
As part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $86,144 to $114,858, and our expected starting base salary for the right person is from $90,929 to $100,501. Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional to/on top of your base salary.
About Us
WorkSafe New Zealand, Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator - our vision is that everyone who goes to work comes home healthy and safe. Our people are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our WorkSafe Values - Ngā Mātāpono:

- Whakakotahi - we're united in a strong purpose
- Kōrero mai - we engage meaningfully
- Tiakina mai - we're entrusted with a duty of care.

**We offer a range of benefits including**:

- free life, trauma and income protection insurances
- discounts on health insurance and eye care
- four weeks annual leave plus three days WorkSafe leave
- 15 days sick leave
- $400 contribution towards setting up your home workstation, and
- learning and professional development opportunities

We operate on a flexible by default basis, allowing you and your manager to create a flexible work experience that supports you and the business to succeed.
There are a range of networks you can become part of, such as our Te Rōpū Atuapiko Rainbow Network (we're also Rainbow Tick accredited), Māori Network, WorkSafe Pacific Network and our Kapa Haka group.
COVID-19 Vaccination policy
WorkSafe strongly encourages and supports all our people to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, however our current policy position is that vaccination is not a requirement for employment. Please note that WorkSafe may, if needed, reintroduce a vaccination requirement, or other approaches for managing a significant outbreak.
How to apply

Applications close on Sunday 19th February