Senior Advisor, Health Safety
1 week ago
- Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
- 4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance
- Salary midpoint of $119,209 actual salary dependent on your experience
Are you passionate about creating an environment that fosters success? This is your chance to drive meaningful change in an influential role, shaping the health, safety and wellbeing initiatives at the heart of our Ministry. You will be part of a small, agile team that provides the opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of projects. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you'll lead efforts to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of continual improvement. If you're ready to make a difference and inspire others, we want to hear from you.
- Strategic Leadership: Lead delivery on health, safety and wellbeing initiatives that support Ministry goals and deliver on government priorities.
- System Management: Oversee and maintain a fit-for-purpose Health and Safety Management System that ensures compliance and adapts to change.
- Performance & Assurance: Monitor and report on performance, manage assurance activities, and provide insights to senior leadership for improvement.
- Incident & Risk Oversight: Ensure effective incident management, analyse trends to mitigate risks, and oversee injury management processes.
- Collaboration & Guidance: Coach and mentor teams, colleagues, advise leaders, and lead initiatives to enhance health, safety, and wellbeing outcomes. Work alongside other PCBUs in overlapping duties situations.
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, or related discipline, and at least five years in a similar role.
- Experience with Health and Safety Management Systems.
- Experience taking a key role in projects, programmes or initiatives related to health and safety.
- Experience in working with the ACC Accredited Employers Programme is preferred but not required.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
- Active membership with a relevant association or institute at Technician/Professional Level (e.g. NZISM or HASANZ Register).
At the Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
The Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) team is responsible for supporting the Ministry to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our workers and to become a strong, resilient organisation that can respond effectively to disruptive events.
Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring
Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.
Ngā Uaratanga – Our values
- Manaakitanga - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other.
- Kaitiakitanga - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive.
- Whakapono - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing.
- Kōkiri ngātahi - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.
To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand. For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.
Applications close on 1st April 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.
We are not utilising recruitment agencies at this time. If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly through our careers page.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.
We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.
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