Health & Safety Advisor

5 days ago

Mangere, New Zealand Aroa Biosurgery Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

At AROA, our people come to work every day with passion and ideas that fuel our business and go home knowing they have made a real difference in the lives of others.

AROA, which is Maori for 'understanding', is proudly New Zealand born and based. We develop, manufacture, and export innovative wound care products, improving the lives of millions around the world by unlocking extraordinary outcomes for our patients. Our mission is to be the global leader in regenerative healing, making our products and services accessible to everybody. 

About the role

We're looking for a hands-on Health & Safety Advisor to drive health, safety, and wellbeing across Aroa. This role gives you the chance to shape, evolve, and strengthen how H&S is lived across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (2015)
  • Managing and continuously improving AROA's H&S systems and policies
  • Actively engaging with staff to promote safe work practices
  • Running H&S Committee meetings to updating systems and leading investigations
  • Providing hands on H&S expertise across the business, and ensuring H&S recommendations are implemented
  • Overseeing H&S requirements for external contractors and ensuring compliance
  • Running company-wide wellbeing initiatives
  • Preparing and presenting H&S insights and reports to the senior leadership team
  • Supporting environmental sustainability initiatives, including hazardous substances and waste management
  • Coaching our H&S Coordinator and promoting a positive safety culture across AROA

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years' experience in a practical H&S advisory role
  • Working knowledge of HSWA 2015 and related legislation
  • Prior leadership experience managing direct reports
  • Expertise in developing H&S systems, policies, and procedures
  • Influences stakeholders at all levels to prioritise health and safety in decision-making
  • Experience building and improving systems (e.g. contractor management, incident and risk management, reporting)
  • Proficiency in MS Office; SharePoint and eQMS experience an advantage
  • Previous experience in a Manufacturing environment

What we offer:

At AROA NZ, we value our people and make sure working with us is rewarding, both professionally and personally. Here's what you can enjoy as part of our team:

  • Health & Wellbeing – Free on-site gym and fitness classes, plus an annual paid health and wellbeing allowance.
  • Birthday Leave – A paid day off to celebrate your special day
  • Convenient Location – Free carparking onsite at our Airport Oaks sites with easy motorway access.
  • Sustainable Travel Support – Fareshare public transport subsidy, WorkRide program, onsite bike shed, and electric bike charging stations.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits – Generous parental leave entitlements to support you and your loved ones.
  • Flexible – Where roles permit
  • Social & Team Culture – Join a social club and enjoy team events and activities in a supportive, inclusive workplace.
  • Career Growth & Impact – Be part of a mission-led company doing work that's never been done before, with opportunities for learning, development, and real impact.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have existing NZ working rights.

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