5550 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Written Question

Published date: 05 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5550 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	01 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05550_2026
Document guid:	4725a815-69d2-4eab-abe0-359d122d5825

5550 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair and if so, who was on the selection panel?

Hon Brooke van Velden: A selection panel of MBIE officials was set up to consider applications for the role and provide me with advice.