4. HSW Quarterly Report – 13052025/04
9:16am - Tracey Kaio, 9(2)(a)
, and 9(2)(a)
joined the meeting.
Leads: Tracey Kaio and 9(2)(a)
Papers:
04.1 - Q3 HSW Report.pdf
Te Pūrengi:
• 9(2)(g)(i)
• Sought clarification on the EAP data provided in Appendix 3 and what is
provided in the main body of the report. Te Pūrengi requested a clearer
narrative around the Ministry’s use of EAP. Leads agreed to investigate the
EAP usage trend and confirm whether there has been a reduction.
• Discussed previous conversations with leads about building resilience around
workload and noted that this wil be discussed further at upcoming culture
workshops.
• Raised concerns over kaimahi cancelling leave or working extended hours to
complete their work. Te Pūrengi noted they wil also discuss setting
expectations with teams regarding workload at culture workshops.
• Discussed business planning and noted all work programmes should build in
HSW objectives while at the planning stage
• Emphasised the need for more guidance on effectively managing hybrid
teams. Leads noted the hybrid working initiative is underway.
• Noted the expectation to attend Leadership Mental Health Workshops running
in May and June and to actively encourage attendance by General Managers
and other leaders.
Te Pūrengi responded to the following recommendations:
1.
Noted the progress made on the HSW Roadmap and the proposed activity
following completion of this (slide 3) and the progress made on 9(2)(a), 6(d)
recommendations (slide 6).
• Te Pūrengi noted Tracey wil give a verbal update to General Managers on
9(2)(a), 6(d)
.
2.
Gave feedback on the initial review of the Psychological Harm critical Risk
controls.
• 9(2)(g)(i)
• Leads agreed to investigate the EAP usage trend and confirm whether there
has been a reduction.
3.
Noted the following actions (detail slide 9)
1. Attend the Leadership Mental Health Workshops running in May and June.
2. Complete frequent wellbeing and workload check-ins with your kaimahi and
role model this leadership behaviour.
3. Continue to use the guidance in the 2024 updated Institute of Directors Health
and Safety.
4. Continue supporting HSW Representatives to have visibility within your
Business Group.
9:49am - Tracey Kaio, 9(2)(a)
, and 9(2)(a)
left the meeting.