Strengthening New Zealand's health and safety workforce
New research commissioned by HASANZ shows that the workforce has grown strongly since 2019. It identifies opportunities to strengthen demand for quality capability, help employers recognise what good looks like, and build depth in senior and specialist roles.
What the research indicates should shape future action
Synthesised from the HASANZ workforce demand research, summary of findings and literature review 2026
Scarletti Laird Research Documents
Scarlatti - Workforce demand for health and safety practitioners in Aotearoa
Detailed analysis of workforce demand for health and safety practitioners in Aotearoa, including workforce data, stakeholder insights, modelling and projections.
Power Point DocumentScarlatti Laird summary of findings from research for HASANZ - May 2026
A concise summary of findings on New Zealand’s health and safety workforce, including workforce growth, capability needs and recommended priorities for future action.
HASANZ StorylineLiterature Review - Workforce Demand for H & S Professionals in NZ
A review of New Zealand and international research on the health and safety workforce, including professional roles, capability, capacity, performance and cultural capability.
Literature Review