Health and Safety Advisor

Ngāti Awa te toki, te tangatanga i te rā, te ngohengohe i te wai

Over the years, Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa (otherwise known as Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services) has grown into a leading iwi provider of health, social, and employment services, and more recently, Kāinga Māori development services. Our mission is to remain responsive and adaptable, ensuring our organisation is fit for purpose while supporting our whānau, hapori, and iwi to achieve prosperity and well-being.

We’re currently experiencing rapid growth, creating new opportunities for people who want to make a difference in our community.

He Haumaru, He Oranga – Prioritising People & Safety

We’re seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our team in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty. This is a full-time role focused on supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people and the communities we serve.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this position plays a key role in shaping a proactive safety culture across the organisation. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll work alongside leaders to strengthen systems, lift capability, and ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

From providing practical guidance to influencing positive change, this is an opportunity to make a real impact across all levels of the organisation.

What Your Days Will Involve:

• Develop, implement and monitor health and safety policies, procedures and practices to ensure legislative compliance
• Provide advice and guidance on all health and safety matters to management and employees
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations and audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards
• Deliver health and safety training to staff and promote a positive safety culture across the organisation
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including regulators, to ensure best practice safety standards are met
• Monitor and report on health and safety performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
  

Ōu Āhuatanga Angitu – Your Attributes for Success

You are passionate about cultivating a safety conscious culture, along with a genuine drive to influence positive change. You'll have strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices and a proven ability to work alongside leaders to lift health and safety performance.

You’ll also bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• 5+ years' experience as a Health and Safety Advisor or Officer, preferably within a social services or community-based organisation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with all levels of the organisation
• Proven ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks and drive continuous safety improvements
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to work autonomously
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Full Drivers Licence
  

Ngā whiwhinga – What we offer

Join us in Whakatāne, a coastal town with all the essentials and surrounded by rivers, beaches and native landscapes. You’ll be part of a workforce immersed in Te Ao Māori, with pathways to expand your skills and knowledge through our Te Pou Mataaho wānanga and other professional development initiatives. We offer a competitive salary reflective of your experience, along with a range of staff benefits subject to eligibility. Explore the opportunities we have available and grow your career with us.

Tono Mai – Apply today

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand. If you’re passionate about creating safer workplaces and want to contribute to a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or visit our website to view a full list of vacancies: https://www.tetohuoteora.org.nz/

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