Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

1 week ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

At the Christchurch City Council, our love for our city inspires us as we constantly strive to make it an even better place to live, work, and play. Join our team, and be inspired by the people you work with and the results and successes we share together.

We're on a mission to deliver Health, Safety & Wellbeing in a way that provides our community with high standards and are committed to engaging with the community to incorporate risk management into everyday activities.

We're looking for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to join our team, who will be integral in driving HSW to the next level across all Council functions.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

- Develop and implement HSW programs tailored to the unique environment of Christchurch City Council
- Conduct risk assessments and safety audits
- Provide expert guidance on HSW compliance and best practices
- Collaborate with Council teams to ensure the well-being of our employees and the community
- Build and foster relationships with leaders, staff and key stakeholders to enable meaningful collaboration
- Continuously educate, coach and mentor managers and employees in health, safety & wellbeing business systems and processes, therefore advancing our health, safety & Wellbeing culture.
- Identify areas of improvement, make recommendations and implement the processes.
- Undertaking investigations, reviewing, and developing systems and strategies and working alongside operational teams to advise on risk and best practice Health, Safety and Wellbeing.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

- Solid analytical & reporting skills and the know-how to demonstrate your ability to identify opportunities for improvement of operational performance in a business
- Your passion for health, safety and wellbeing will be apparent as you partner with stakeholders within the organisation.
- Your written and verbal communication skills, as well as your strong computer literacy will afford you every opportunity to succeed in these diverse and rewarding roles
- Previous experience in Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
- Familiarity with Christchurch City Council operations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

**Additional information**:

- Hours of work_ - Fulltime Permanent Position
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street. Christchurch._
Salary - _The salary band for this position goes from $70,422 to $108,352 with the mid-range being $90,293. _

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._

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