Health and Safety Advisor

3 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand vtnz Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

VTNZ is on a journey to improve our safety management.  We are on the lookout for a talented and perceptive Health and Safety Advisor to join our team. If you're passionate about workplace safety and enjoy supporting the frontline of a workforce, then this is your opportunity to make a real impact.  This is a newly created role and can be based in Wellington or Auckland.

About the Role:

As our Health and Safety Advisor, you'll be the first point of contact for operational health and safety advice for VTNZ personnel at our branches and customer sites. You'll support the Health & Safety Manager in coaching personnel, evaluating our facilities and practices, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act

This role is hands-on and autonomous, involving regular site visits nationwide to assess safety critical control measures, coach frontline teams, and foster a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct site inspections and evaluate management programs
  • Educate and coach staff on safeguarding measures
  • Coordinate and support Health and Safety Representatives
  • Evaluate and improve safety critical control measures
  • Support management of contractors and coordination with third parties
  • Lead investigations and drive learning from significant incidents
  • Provide clear and insightful reporting to leadership
  • Maintain and evaluate hazard and risk registers
  • Facilitate workforce engagement and safety culture

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in health and safety roles
  • Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety (required)
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and coaching skills
  • Analytical mindset with strong organisational abilities
  • Safety management experience in transportation, heavy engineering, or manufacturing type industries
  • Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and other relevant
  • NZISM membership (desirable)
  • Full driving licence
  • Applicants will be required to complete Ministry of Justice and NZTA demerit and suspension checks

Why Join VTNZ?

  • Be part of a trusted brand contributing to improving New Zealand vehicle safety
  • Work with a supportive and collaborative team, with flexibility for some WFH
  • A nationwide role
  • An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in workplace safety

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to take the next step in your health and safety career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us keep New Zealand safe. 

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Rhonda on or email

At VTNZ we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.

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