Wellbeing and Injury Management Advisor

The University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as a Wellbeing and Injury Management Advisor, where you will enhance the health and wellbeing of the community through proactive programmes and support. This full-time role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a diverse and dynamic environment, fostering a culture of care and resilience.

Benefits

Additional University leave

Competitive superannuation

Qualifications

• Experience in wellbeing and injury management.
• Knowledge of ACC Accredited Employers Programme.
• Strong people skills and ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive wellbeing programmes.
• Support staff in injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Drive strategies for psychological and occupational health.

Skills

Health and Safety

Wellbeing Initiatives

Communication

Organizational Skills

Cultural Awareness

Education

Formal Qualifications in Health and Safety

Job description

• Drive impactful change by leading initiatives that enhance safety and wellbeing across a dynamic and diverse university community.
• Experience professional growth in a supportive environment.
• Additional University leave + competitive superannuation.

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Are you passionate about creating a culture of care, resilience, and psychological safety? Join us as a Wellbeing and Injury Management Advisor and play a vital role in shaping the health and wellbeing of our University community. You'll be at the forefront of delivering proactive wellbeing programmes, driving strategies that foster psychological and occupational health, and supporting staff and leaders to embed wellbeing into everyday practice. This is your opportunity to make a real impact-helping people recover and thrive through effective injury and illness management under the ACC Accredited Employers Programme, while supporting safe return-to-work pathways. Be part of a team that's dedicated to making the University a place where everyone can flourish.

Salary will be based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Pip Edwards, Associate Director of Safety and Wellness, [e-mail]. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You're a passionate and experienced wellbeing professional who thrives in dynamic, people-focused environments. With a strong foundation in health, safety, and wellbeing-gained through formal qualifications or hands-on industry expertise-you bring deep knowledge of best practices and a commitment to creating psychologically safe and resilient workplaces. You've spent several years navigating the ACC Accredited Employers Programme, implementing impactful wellbeing initiatives, and supporting individuals through injury management and return-to-work processes. Your understanding of holistic models like Te Whare Tapa Whā, along with your cultural awareness and dedication to equity and inclusion, sets you apart. Known for your exceptional people skills, clear communication, and ability to influence at every level, you're highly organised, analytical, and tech-savvy. You're not just a team player-you lift those around you, sharing knowledge and driving positive change wherever you go. If you're ready to help shape a thriving, inclusive university culture, we want to hear from you.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The University of Waikato, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just the right person for this or another opportunity on our team.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

The Safety and Wellbeing team is part of the wider People and Capability team within the University of Waikato. The Safety and Wellbeing team provides coaching, advice, information, tools and resources for University Management and staff in all aspects of health, safety and wellbeing.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Monday 2nd June 2025

Requisition number: 1002675