Health And Safety Inspector

7 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Health and Safety Inspector at NZ WorkSafe, All Office LocationsMake a positive difference to the health, safety and wellbeing of all AotearoaFrontline Inspector roles are dynamic, with no two days the same.This role is crucial to our duties, so we're investing in growing this team.Become a Health and Safety Inspector and help influence our community to ensure everyone who goes to work comes home healthy and safe.Mo tatou - About UsWhat is the most important thing in the world, it is people, it is people, it is peopleWorkSafe New Zealand/ Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator – our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi comes home healthy and safe.
Our kaimahi are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our Matapono WorkSafe Values through the mahi they do:Whakakotahi – we're united in a strong purposeTiakina mai - we're entrusted with a duty of care.We offer a range of benefits including:Free life insuranceDiscounts on health insurance and eye careFive weeks annual leave15 days sick leaveLearning and professional development opportunitiesThere are a growing number of employee-led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities, such as our Te Ropu Atuapiko Rainbow Network, Tivaevae o Tangata Tuketuke Pacifika Network, Wahine Network, Tu Rangatira Maori Network.Ko te tima - About your team (The Inspectorate)The Inspectorate at WorkSafe New Zealand plays a critical role in workplace health and safety.
The Inspectorate's overall goal is to prevent workplace harm, promote a culture of health and safety, and hold organisations accountable for maintaining healthy and safe working conditions.Guided by evidence about acute, chronic, and catastrophic harm, WorkSafe prioritise high-risk sectors and high-risk activities.
Across these priority areas, WorkSafe deliver enforcement, engagement and permitting activities to maximise our influence and achieve better, more equitable outcomes.You will be joining an experienced and cohesive team, who are all motivated and passionate about protecting their working communities.
They engage with all high harm risk industry sectors of forestry, manufacturing, construction and agriculture, including seasonal horticulture.
This is a team with a mix of experience and backgrounds who pride themselves on their supportiveness and operate in a picturesque area of Aotearoa.
The area covers across the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Lake Taupo, Turangi and Opotiki; travel across this region will be required.O te turanga - About the roleYou start your journey as a Trainee Health and Safety Inspector and will progress your way through a series of in-house training courses, on the job experience and coaching until you obtain a Certificate of Appointment giving you powers as an Inspector.
As your career as an inspector continues, you will continuously build your skills and knowledge to become a highly competent Inspector.As a Health and Safety Inspector, you can expect that no two days will be the same
Inspectors complete a range of mahi.
This could be a site visit completing an assessment, compiling reports, or investigating an accident.
The work is varied and interesting, but at times can be challenging due to the nature of the role as you may be exposed to traumatic events, files, photos and statements.You will love building rapport with stakeholders and have a natural ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
The conversations may not always be easy, but you will remain calm under pressure and be able to appreciate the viewpoints and perspectives of others.
You will assess all of the information and risks to identify the best outcome.
In doing so, you will work towards achieving a common goal of ensuring that all New Zealanders that go to work come home healthy and safe.If you are successful in making the final stages of our interview process, we will offer our candidates the opportunity to go on a "ride along" with an Inspector.
This will give you a real-life preview of a day in the life of an Inspector at WorkSafe.The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt when situations changeStrong communication and collaboration, with the ability to build relationshipsCultural awareness and a willingness to build your understanding and skill in te reo and tikanga MaoriThe ability to use a range of methods to communicate, both written and verbalProven experience in problem-solvingThe ability to plan and prioritise tasks effectively to achieve resultsBe a NZ/Australian citizen or NZ Permanent Resident/ResidentConfident in using various forms of technologyAble to work across locations and once a qualified Inspector, be rostered for after hours and weekend work when requiredIndustry knowledge from the construction, manufacturing, forestry or agriculture sector (desirable but not essential)Awhe utu - Salary rangeAs part of our remuneration framework, the starting annual salary for this role is $76,089; however, once you have satisfied the requirements and successfully completed the Inspector Foundation Development Programme and are appointed to Inspector I level, the annual salary is increased to $82,990.
Note: KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contribution is additional to/on top of your base salary.Me pehea te tono - How to applyClick the apply link, complete the application form and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter.Ka kati nga tono 30/03/2025 - Applications close on 30/03/2025The following dates are being targeted for this recruitment process:Whakamatau a-ipurangi - Online testing completed by candidate: by 17 April 2025Auckland: 28 and 29 April 2025Wellington: 1 May 2025Training begins: 30 June 2025Please note while we will do our best to adhere to these timeframes, dates may change.
We are committed to keeping you well informed throughout the process.WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life.
We value the experience your point of difference could bring to us.Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.
We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know more about you.
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