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The HASANZ Scholarship Programme
Scholarship details
| Value | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Length | Up to two years |
| Open date | Sunday, 1 August 2021 |
| Close date | Friday, 10 September 2021 |
About the scholarship
The HASANZ Scholarship Programme was established in 2018 to give people the opportunity to further their education in workplace health and safety. It targets those already working in health and safety who want to expand their skills and graduates who are considering career options. Scholarships are awarded annually.
The HASANZ Scholarship Programme aims to build the capability and capacity of New Zealand’s professional health and safety workforce. It helps to ensure that businesses have access to quality health and safety advice and services into the future.
Workplace health and safety is an interesting and rewarding career choice. The HASANZ Health and Safety Professionals Survey 2017 showed that 91% find their profession rewarding. The Safesearch WHS Remuneration Survey 2018 shows the average yearly remuneration for health and safety advisers in New Zealand is $100,000.
However, demand for qualified health and safety advisers outstrips supply in many areas. And New Zealand’s health and safety workforce is ageing – our Survey indicated that more than 50% of health and safety professionals are over 50 years old. The HASANZ Scholarship Programme is one way to address the capability and capacity gaps in New Zealand’s health and safety workforce and increase the supply of qualified, competent health and safety professionals for businesses to call on.