New Chief Executive for WorkSafe
Friday 20 Oct 2023
WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair Jennifer Kerr has announced the appointment of
Steve Haszard as the organisation’s next Chief Executive. Mr Haszard
started with WorkSafe on Monday October 9 for a term of up to 18 months.
“Following the decision of current Chief Executive Phil Parkes to move on by the
end of 2023 the WorkSafe Board moved quickly on a succession plan to enable an
effective transition and to bring certainty of leadership,” says Ms Kerr. “Steve
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.
“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.” On October 9 Mr Parkes will move into the role
of Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive to support the transition period and
will continue to lead several key projects which underpin WorkSafe’s core
regulatory functions until he finishes by the end of 2023.
“Mr Haszard will focus on WorkSafe’s future from day one, and the organisation will
continue to benefit from Mr Parkes’ experience, institutional knowledge and strong
relationships within the health and safety system. Phil has led WorkSafe through
some challenging times including Whakaari and COVID-19 while contributing to
healthier and safer outcomes for New Zealanders,” says Ms Kerr.
Source:
WorkSafe New Zealand
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