This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Official Information request 'Principal Legal Advisor Recruitment'.




 
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