The Invisible Duty: Navigating NZ’s Psychosocial Safety Landscape

As the nature of work continues to evolve, so too do employer responsibilities. From remote and hybrid working arrangements to increasing focus on psychosocial risks, New Zealand employers are expected to take a proactive and informed approach to health, safety and wellbeing at work.

Burnout, bullying and sexual harassment are no longer viewed as isolated people issues. Under New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act, these are recognised as serious risks that employers have a duty to identify, prevent and respond to.

What we will cover:

Led by Employment Hero’s local Employment Counsel, Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani, this session will explore real world scenarios and practical guidance across key risk areas, including:

• The duty of care for the health and safety responsibilities beyond the traditional workplace.
• Why burnout is no longer just a “wellbeing” issue but a significant compliance risk. Learn how to identify systemic warning signs like chronic understaffing and “always-on” culture, before they trigger a WorkSafe investigation.
• The proactive duty to address toxic behavior and prevent harm, even when no formal grievance has been filed.
• With the extended 12-month window for personal grievances now in full effect, we’ll outline what “reasonably practicable” prevention looks like for sexual harassment and how to maintain a system of work that actively protects your people.

This webinar is designed to help HR professionals and people leaders understand what their legal obligations look like in practice, with ideas around how to meet those obligations with confidence. Build your health and safety knowledge and register today!

Disclaimer: The information in this webinar is current as at March 17 2026, and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (Employment Hero). The views expressed in this webinar are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this webinar. You should undertake your own research and to seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the information in this webinar.