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Phil Parkes
Worksafe / Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa
Chief executive
- Appointed 2020.
- Previously chief operating officer, leading more than 300 employees.
- Leadership positions at WorkSafe since 2014.
- Earlier general manager policy and legal at Environmental Protection Authority.
- Has a BSc (Hons) in environmental health and an MSc in environmental management.
Career
Birmingham City CouncilSenior Manager, Environmental Protection Unit
Jan 2005
- Dec 2007
Waikato Regional Council
Policy and Planning Manager
Jan 2008
- Dec 2009
Ministry for Primary Industries / Manatū Ahu Matua
Manager, Resource Management Policy
Jan 2009
- Dec 2012
Environmental Protection Authority / Te Mana Rauhī
General Manager, Policy and Legal
Jan 2012
- Dec 2015
Worksafe / Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa
Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, General Manager, Better Regulation
Jan 2015
- Present
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