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HSW Good Governance Discussion
Meeting date: 1 July 2025
Written date: 13 May 2024
Sponsor: Laura Dixon
Prepared by: 9(2)(a)
What you’re updating Te Pūrengi on
In March 2025, Te Pūrengi was asked to read the Institute of Directors (IoD) Good
Governance Quick Guide and complete the Self-Assessment. On 1 July, P&C will lead a
discussion on reflections from the assessment to identify 1-2 focus areas and actions to
strengthen good HSW governance.
Reason for Te Pūrengi’s consideration
To meet obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (2015) (HSWA) Te Pūrengi
must understand their HSW governance responsibilities - both individually as Officers of
the PCBU, and as a collective governance body.
Have Te Pūrengi considered this item before?
Te Pūrengi receive HSW reporting on a quarterly basis. This topic was raised at the
March 2025 Te Pūrengi meeting where the Q2HSW report was discussed, and advice
was given for Te Pūrengi to complete the IoD self-assessment.
Te Pūrengi Cover sheet Q2 HSW Report Feb 2025.docx
Quarter 2 HSW Report October to December 2024.pptx
Actions to complete before the 1 July session
Pre-work required to ensure a productive discussion on HSW governance are listed below
and are estimated to take an hour of your time:
• Read the Institute of Directors Good Governance Quick Guide.
• Complete the ‘Individual Review’ on page 6 – 11 of the Good Governance Self-
Assessment – this is to support your
individual reflections to bring into the
session.
• Complete the group review through this form. Your answers are anonymous. This
survey supports collation of Te Pūrengi’s
shared perspectives on HSW
governance to bring into the session.
Te Pūrengi paper: Quarterly Health, Safety and Wel being Report
Te Pūrengi meeting: 1 July 2025
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Background
As Officers under HSWA 2015, Te Pūrengi play an important role in ensuring the safety
and wel being of kaimahi. This role requires you to undertake due diligence in ensuring we
are meeting Ministry obligations. This is not just a legal obligation but an important
component of the Ministry’s continued commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.
By fulfilling your duties as Officers, you help to:
• Prevent accidents and injuries by proactively managing risks reduces the
likelihood of incidents
• Promote a culture of safety by demonstrating leadership in health and safety
encourages all kaimahi to prioritise these values
• Ensure the Ministry is meeting it’s obligations under the HSWA 2015, which
protects our reputation and guards against potential penalties
• Support organisational performance by fostering a safe and productive work
environment
The agenda for 1 July will include the fol owing:
1.
Your insights from completing the ‘Individual Review’ and the ‘Group Review’
Opportunities for further discussion:
• Where results may vary from your preconceptions
• Where there are obvious areas of strength or weakness
• Any notable differences of opinion
2.
Further reflection opportunities:
• What activities are currently in place that align with this guidance?
• What are the opportunities for the HSW function to support Te Pūrengi in
meeting their obligations.
3.
What activities could Te Pūrengi incorporate to support their role as Officers?
4.
Are there opportunities for additional uplift in this area? If so, what does Te
Pūrengi wish to see here?
Te Pūrengi paper: Quarterly Health, Safety and Wel being Report
Te Pūrengi meeting: 1 July 2025
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