5551 (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:	5551 (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_05551_2026
Document guid:	c3f4a5c3-9b55-4b3e-be9a-682170dff2af

5551 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Hon Brooke van Velden: 17 applications were received and assessed for the Chair role. Two were interviewed.