Health and Safety Advisor

Working at Scots College means you will be part of a leading, independent, co-educational school. We have a team of highly qualified staff who genuinely care about supporting each other and who are committed to providing a top quality education experience for our students.

As part of a recent independent review, staff and students at Scots College were asked by an external consultant how they would describe the current culture and feel of Scots College. The most common responses are listed below.

**_Welcoming, friendly, inclusive, proud traditions, family feel, dynamic, happy, lots of opportunities, caring, comfortable, all round education, holistic, explorative, creative, safe physically and emotionally, diverse, culture of self
- improvement, progressive, student led initiatives, empathetic, supportive, personalised, high standards expected, adults know you, unified, connected, respectful, wrap around care._**

We are proud of the report findings, which are testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire College Staff. They are also a strong indicator of what it means to work here.

Scots College prides itself on high quality teaching and building all-round character, but it takes a whole village to deliver an exceptional educational experience. We also have a large team of operational and administration staff who work behind the scenes and are an integral part of the team. This includes IT, marketing, finance, a health centre, and property and catering staff.

**Health and Safety Advisor**:
We are seeking to appoint a Health and Safety Advisor to join our staff. This is a full time, permanent appointment, commencing as soon as possible.

It is important that the successful applicant becomes part of our staff, with the time and willingness to engage with people and help them work pro-actively and effectively with health and safety requirements in the most efficient way.

**With a national and international reputation for excellence, Scots College is a world-class independent school with a strong Presbyterian Heritage. It is a fully co-education, IB World School in the eastern suburbs of Wellington, New Zealand, and comprises three schools in one: Junior (Years 1-6), Middle (Years 7-10), and Senior (Years 11-13). We provide our students with an excellent and holistic education within a vibrant learning environment with the aim of allowing them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively, and develop the necessary skills to learn. For life.**

The successful applicant will be responsible for continuing the development and management of health and safety systems and requirements, to ensure good compliance with legislation, and most of all, understand what it takes to keep people safe. As a school, we have a diverse range of activities going on (both on and off site) as well as a wide range of age groups participating in these activities. Some of the responsibilities of the role include:

- Developing, reviewing, and monitoring the effectiveness of policies, procedures, apps, etc.
- Continuing the development of paperwork, registers, apps, etc., which supports hazard identification and management, risk assessments, and accident/incident reporting, etc.
- Assisting with reporting requirements
- Lead member of the Health and Safety Committee
- Monitor and assist with College-wide RAMs forms and internal operating procedures (for College trips and events) to ensure the appropriate level of attention is given to risk management
- Being a visible presence around the College and providing advice and guidance as required
- Aspects of property compliance work (building WOFs, fire compliances, inspections, testing, etc.) and contractor management

As well as having prior experience in a similar role, the successful applicant will ideally be:

- the holder of an Occupational Health and Safety Bachelor of Health Science Degree (Level 7), or comparable qualification
- committed to promoting health and safety in the workplace
- able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to their work
- a good, practical communicator with strong interpersonal skills that encourage cooperation and good practice
- able to work on their own and in an organised manner
- able to foster positive, collaborative working relationships and engage others in initiatives and practices that support a safe working environment
- knowledgeable of relevant legislation
- computer literate, able to produce good quality documentation to support risk assessments, reporting, etc.
- detail conscious, process orientated, and able to demonstrate problem solving skills

If you feel you fit the above specification and are motivated by the prospect of being a part of Scots College, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

To read the job description,** **click here**.**

For further information please contact:
**Claire Hinton**
Human Resources Manager
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
**04 388 08