11 July 2025
File Ref: OIA 250520
John Smith
[FYI request #31226 email] Dear John
Thank you for your Official Information Act request received on 5 June 2025 where you requested:
In relation to the Principal Legal Advisor position recently advertised/closed on 1 June 2025,
please provide the following:
1. The number of candidates shortlisted.
2. How many candidates shortlisted were internal at WorkSafe and how many candidates
were external to WorkSafe.
3. The PQE level of each candidate shortlisted.
4. The location (by city i.e. Auckland or Wel ington) of each candidate shortlisted
The table below outlines the answers to each of your questions
Question
Answer
1. The number of candidates shortlisted
There were four candidates shortlisted
2. How many candidates shortlisted were
Of those shortlisted, one was internal and
internal at WorkSafe and how many
three were external candidates.
candidates were external to WorkSafe.
3. The PQE level of each candidate shortlisted 1 x 20 years
1 x 14 years
1 x 11 years
1 x 8 years
4. The location (by city i.e. Auckland or
Of those shortlisted, three candidates were
Wel ington) of each candidate shortlisted
located in Wellington and one was located in
Christchurch.
This reply addresses the information you requested.
If you require further assistance, please contact
[email address].
Yours sincerely
Keely Craig
Deputy Chief Executive Corporate
PO Box 165, Wellington 6140