Thanks a lot Alana.

Like Wayne stated above, I think its very hard to get a job as a graduate in H&S. I am doing a graduate diploma in H&S since 2018 and I have also been a H&S representative for more than 1.5 years. Have applied for about 150 or more H&S positions in the last 1 year. Have not had any success. Everyone is looking for experienced staff. How can I get experience if I cant get a job at all. I am feeling very discouraged about carrying on with my studies. I feel this was not the right choice even though I like this field.

I think many are feeling the same way. This could be a reason why people are not wanting to get into H&S resulting in less NZ professionals.

Also, there is no government recognised H&S regulatory body which is necessary to ensure professional quality. If there was one, NZ employers would have more trust in people who have studied H&S in NZ.