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Who we are

The Government Health and Safety Lead (GHSL) was formed in 2017 under the leadership of Ray Smith, then Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections.  The GHSL moved to the Ministry of Primary Industries in 2019 following Ray Smith’s appointment as Director-General.

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Have a general enquiry?Members of a public sector agencies, can contact us at:
Phone: 0800 HS LEAD (0800 47 5323)
Email: ghsl@mpi.govt.nz
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