Wednesday, 04 October 2023 09:55

WorkSafe revamp looks for savings

Written by  Staff Reporters
WorkSafe chief executive Phil Parkes (pictured) will depart the role at the end of the year. WorkSafe chief executive Phil Parkes (pictured) will depart the role at the end of the year.

WorkSafe New Zealand is reviewing operations, looking for savings.

As part of this process, WorkSafe says it is consulting with staff on a change proposal.

"This proposal prioritises our front line and core roles and focuses non-personnel savings over role reductions," it says.

"When the organisational change has been completed and the recommendations of the review implemented, WorkSafe will be in a better position to build our investment case for sustainable funding."

WorkSafe board chair Jennifer Kerr also announced that chief executive Phil Parkes will leave his role at the end of this year.

"Phil has been a strong voice for the need to collectively prioritise health and safety," says Kerr. "It has been clear to me in interactions I have had, particularly with system partners, that Phil's commitment and passionate and articulate advocacy for health and safety is highly respected."

Parkes will continue as chief executive while the organisation works through the change process and plans to finish up with WorkSafe by the end of 2023.

"It's been a privilege to have worked with such a dedicated team who are committed to reduce work-related harm across Aotearoa," Parkes says.

He says work-related fatalities have fallen since 2013, but that there is "more to do".

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