WorkSafe NZ has announced the appointment of Steve Haszard as its new chief executive.
Haszard commenced the role on October 9 for a term of up to 18 months.
It follows a major restructure at the organisation which saw the resignation of former boss Phil Parkes.
Board chair Jennifer Kerr says Haszard brings strengths in regulatory practice, organisational change, and strategy development and execution.
“His leadership experience will provide clarity for WorkSafe’s staff and system partners throughout this period of change,” she says.
“Steve’s immediate priorities will be to lead WorkSafe through its organisational change process, drive the articulation of our strategy and implement the response to the Strategic Baseline Review.”
Meanwhile, Parkes will move into the role of strategic advisor to the chief executive to support the transition period. He will continue to lead several key projects until he finishes by the end of 2023.
“Phil has led WorkSafe through some challenging times including Whakaari and COVID-19 while contributing to healthier and safer outcomes for New Zealanders,” Kerr says.
