Occupational Health Specialist

2 days ago


Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Health Specialist to join our team. As an Occupational Health Specialist, you will provide specialist advice to managers, staff, and our HR team on the health and wellbeing of our DHB workforce.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and support the safe return to work for staff who suffer an injury or illness.
  • Consult and advise on occupational health monitoring for workplace hazards and risks.
About the Team/Service

You'll be joining a team of 4 within a supportive environment where our Occupational Health Team prioritizes employee well-being and provides comprehensive health support.

This includes:

  • Injury prevention and management
  • Health promotion
  • Respiratory Illness Support (RIS)
  • Workplace and task assessments
  • Employee training
  • Return-to-work planning
  • Physical and mental health assessments

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.



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