New Zealand Society for Engineering Safety

About us

Founded in 2014, the New Zealand Society for Engineering Safety (NZSES) is a Technical Group of Engineering New Zealand. It aims to bring engineering principles into health and safety, and health and safety into engineering practice.

Membership

The NZSES helps engineers and others share health and safety expertise by providing access to online resources, webinars and events (with recordings for members only), a members’ newsletter, and updates on industry news and legislative changes.

Committee

The Management Committee of the New Zealand Society for Engineering Safety (NZSES) consists of a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and 2-4 committee members which are elected at our annual general meeting.

Symposium 2026

Engineering a safer future 2026: Design intersection with health

Upcoming Events

Mon, 15 Jun
Navigating the Hype: Practical AI, RAG, and Computer Vision as Avenues for Engineering Safety
Online via Zoom
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15 Jun 2026, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Online via Zoom
This presentation challenges the idea of using Large Language Models (LLMs) as standalone solutions in safety-critical environments, highlighting risks such as hallucinations and outdated knowledge.
Tue, 23 Jun
What Should Emerging Professionals Know About Health and Safety
Online via Zoom
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23 Jun 2026, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Engineering students and emerging professionals need a solid grounding in health and safety. Unfortunately, while this is covered at university, students can often see H&S as not part of "proper" engineering. This webinar argues otherwise.
Wed, 22 Jul
Engineering for Rising Groundwater Risks
Online via Zoom
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22 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Online via Zoom
Increasing groundwater levels present growing risks for infrastructure, buildings, and urban systems across coastal New Zealand. Discover how new research is helping engineers identify vulnerabilities and design for a more resilient future.

Previous Webinar Recordings