Adviser Health and Safety

3 months ago


Tamaki, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join Us in Shaping a Safer Future
'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.
At Ara Poutama Aotearoa, we don't just prioritise health and safety; we breathe it. Our commitment to safety and wellbeing has earned our Chief Executive the prestigious title of 'Leader of the Year' at the 2022 Safeguard Health & Safety Awards - a reflection of his personal commitment to, and ownership of, health, safety, and wellbeing.
We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to positive change, both on-site and for the greater New Zealand society.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Progressive H&S Culture - Work for an organisation that's on the forefront of progressive health and safety thinking.
- Impactful Work - Experience and contribute to overseeing and positively influencing the management of some of New Zealand's most unique and complex H&S risk profiles.
- Unique risk profile - Manage critical challenges in violence, aggression, and psychological demands, offering a rare opportunity to navigate and understand complex human behaviour.
- We live our values - Manaaki (we care for and respect everyone), Whanau (we develop supportive relationships), Wairua (we are unified in our efforts), Kaitiaki (we are responsive and responsible), Rangatira (we demonstrate leadership and are accountable).

Mō te tūnga | About the role
As a Health & Safety Adviser, you'll be more than an expert; you'll be a positive force for change. Your role is crucial in improving how we manage health and safety risks, fostering leadership, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our team. We're not just looking for someone with a H&S background; we're seeking a passionate coach and trainer who thrives on implementing sustainable change.
This role forms part of the on-site leadership team, who are progressive, trauma-informed, and safety-focused. Our exceptional leaders deeply care about their team's wellbeing, and consistently work at improving ways of working and culture.
As the H&S Advisor you'll report to the Regional Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager. You'll play a critical role within our tightly knit eight-person regional Health, Safety, and Wellbeing team, contributing to solving larger organisational challenges, and implementing large scale wellbeing and cultural change initiatives.
You will be based full-time, on-site at Auckland Prison, Albany, Auckland
Mōu | About you
What Makes You the Perfect Fit?
- Strong Customer Service - A genuine desire to serve and enhance the safety and wellbeing of our people.
- Agent of Positive Change - Be part of a team that's transforming safety practices toward a Safety II/Resilience Engineering philosophy.
- Positive Workplace Culture Curator - Actively create and nurture a Culture of Care alongside your management counterparts.
- Curiosity and Learning Culture - Naturally curious with a deep appreciation for organisational learning.
- High Resilience and EQ - Demonstrate resilience, stay calm under pressure, and efficiently handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational setting.
- Great Coach and Trainer - Ability to inspire, develop and lead both frontline and site leadership teams.

Ngā pūkenga e kimi ana mātou | Skills we look for
If you're motivated to shape the future of health and safety practices, we want to hear from you Show us your:

- Broad Experience - Providing health and safety advice in large and complex organizations.
- Technical Expertise - Especially in high-risk industries.
- Cultural Capability - Work effectively with diverse groups of people.
- Communication Style - Confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels.

To be eligible for this role you will need one of the following qualifications:

- NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4)
- National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
- Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- Occupational Health and Safety - Bachelor of Health Science

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The salary range is $81,606 - $115,209, the mid-point which indicates full competence in the role is $96,007. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining Ara Poutama Aotearoa, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.



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