Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor
Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa
Full Time
$104,238.90 - $117,550.66
CLOSING DATE BELOW IF SPECIFIED
Permanent Full-Time Position (Monday to Friday)
Based in Tawa, Wellington (will require regular travel on a national basis)
He kōrero mō mātou | About Us
One of Aotearoa's largest NGOs, Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa delivers a broad range of health, social and housing services for people from diverse communities, all parts of the country, and all walks of life. The mahi of our 1500 kaimahi is guided by our three strategic Pou: 'Māori succeeding as Māori', 'Thriving Pacific peoples', and 'Lived experience and diversity are privileged'.
He Kōrero Mō Te Tūranga | The Role
Are you passionate about enhancing workplace health, safety, and wellbeing?
We are looking for an experienced Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in driving health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation. You will provide strategic leadership, coaching, and guidance to foster a safe and healthy work environment and empower our organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Offer credible Health and Safety advice to leaders and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Assist in creating and implementing health, safety, and wellbeing strategies and plans.
Oversee the management of EcoPortal to drive continuous improvements and support internal and external audits.
Lead initiatives to foster a people-first culture and align actions with organisational values.
Prepare and present health and safety performance reports, oversee incident and near-miss reporting, and participate in investigations.
Lead the delivery of the key initiatives of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing work programme.
This role offers a salary band ranging from $104,238.90 to $117,550.66 per annum.
Placement within this band will be determined by the extent to which candidates meet or exceed the relevant qualifications and experience requirements.
Note: Shortlisting will begin in May, closer to the closing date.
He kōrero mōu | About You
A Masters degree in occupational health and safety, social work, counselling, or a related discipline.
Expertise in managing critical risks, driving cultural change, and ensuring compliance with assurance and governance standards
Proven experience in promoting psychological wellbeing and mental health, and delivering successful projects
Strong skills in preparing and presenting health and safety performance reports and technical documentation
Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and analytical abilities
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence positive behaviour change and decision-making across a large stakeholder group
Full and current New Zealand driver's licence
Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
Ko tā mātou mahi | We Offer
Learning, development, and training opportunities.
Great staff benefits, including store discounts, and additional wellbeing leave.
A supportive manager, and a team who celebrates success.
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
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Added 14 April 2025