Defence Officer of Compliance

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role

This role manages all permittable and notifiable Works Health and Safety on Estate & Infrastructure projects as part of the Burnham Infrastructure Programme and wider programmes of works.


The main responsibilities of the role include:

  • Issuing and documentation for high risk permits.
  • Vetting of contractors: check credentials and training competence.
  • Delivering H&S and Site Safety Inductions.
  • Maintaining and managing all relevant databases, site/ H&S registers and records.
  • Maintaining oversight of compliance schedules as required.
  • Assisting stakeholders to communicate, coordinate and manage hazards via a client led permit to work system.
This position is fixed term and expected to end in December 2025.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
Along with previous experience in the construction and/or facility management services industry, you'll have:

  • A good understanding of permitting best practise guidelines and H&S standards.
  • Previous experience issuing and receiving permits on construction sites.
  • Knowledge of permit to work systems and high risk works within the facilities maintenance and/or construction industry.
  • Previous experience in delivering workplace health and safety inductions.
  • Well developed interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with wide range of stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Good MS Office Suite skills, excel and outlook.


Travel to other sites within the Canterbury region may be required at times, so a current full Drivers' License is needed.

Mō mātou | About Us

The Burnham Infrastructure Programme will deliver a sustainable and fit-for-purpose estate which will address immediate and longer term needs with a focus on improving infrastructure resilience and ultimately wellbeing within the Burnham community.

Defence Estate and Infrastructure develops, maintains and manages land and infrastructure assets to support NZDF military capabilities and all of government outcomes.

The current estate is a complex network of approximately 81,000 hectares and 5,000 buildings spread across nine camps and bases, two large land training areas and various regional locations.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

  • Great benefits for you and your family.
  • Full time ongoing work.
  • Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
  • Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year.
  • Flexible working environment and positive culture.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
Applications close on Monday 12 February 2024.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Low level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

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