Safety and Wellness Advisor

3 days ago

Te Aroha, New Zealand Thames-Coromandel District Council Full time

Would you like to help us build a culture of continuous improvement in safety and wellness?
- Would you like to be part of a supportive team that is focussed on ensuring our people thrive?

**_ About the role_**

We are looking for a positive 'people person', who can proactively build rapport, engage collaboratively and foster a culture where our people are empowered to take ownership of health and safety in the workplace. We need someone with the ability to communicate effectively across a range of audiences and provide guidance and advice on a wide range of risks. No two days are the same in this role: you will be involved in tasks such as event investigations, critical risk audits, contractor management and providing internal training.

You'll be joining an organisation where health, safety, and wellbeing are genuinely valued, with strong support and visible commitment from our leadership team. We're committed to creating a healthy and safe workplace so our people go home safe, every day.

This is a full time, permanent position based out of our Te Aroha office, however due to the nature of the role there is a need to visit other sites in the Matamata-Piako district.

**_ About you_**
- At least 3 years' relevant experience
- A relevant qualification(s) in Health and Safety
- Confidence in dealing with people at all levels of the organisation
- Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
- Interest in getting out on site to see how 'work is done'
- Full driver's licence.

**_ So what can we offer you?_**

There are many great things about working at MPDC. But the top ranked reason our staff give time and time again is 'the people'. We have a supportive team environment, a welcoming and positive culture and we offer ongoing learning opportunities to support your growth and development

We offer a range of staff benefits including:

- Flexible working arrangements and a family friendly working environment
- Sick leave on commencement of employment
- Extra annual leave awarded with years of service
- Paid partners parental leave
- Crediting current continuous local government service for the purpose of annual and long service leave entitlements
- Subsidies at Council pool facilities
- Office based on the doorstep of the beautiful Kaimai Ranges.
- Reference #
- 37363
- Posted on
- 22 Oct 2025
- Closes on
- 05 Nov 2025 12:00
- Location(s)
- Te Aroha
- Expertise
- Human Resources, Recruitment and Health & Safety
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time

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