Health And Safety Advisor

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a motivated Health and Safety Advisor to support the delivery of health and safety services. You will work with operational leaders, Occupational Health teams, and frontline staff to promote safe work practices and contribute to safety improvements.

The ideal candidate has up to 5 years' experience in a health and safety role, a solid grasp of NZ H&S regulations, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years' experience in a health and safety advisory or delivery role.
• Knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards (incl. HSW Act 2015).
• Experience supporting risk management, incident investigations, audits and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational health and safety support across Auckland facilities.
• Help implement local health and safety programmes and improvement activities.
• Monitor compliance and assist incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Promote a strong safety culture and collaborate with multiple teams.

Skills

H&S Advisory

Incident Investigations

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

NZ H&S Act 2015

Education

NZ H&S Qualification

Job description

Full-time | Permanent Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations – from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Health and Safety Advisor to support the delivery of health and safety services withing Health New Zealand. Reporting to the Te Toka Tumai Auckland District Health and Safety Delivery Manager, you will provide operational health and safety support, helping to implement local health and safety programmes, initiatives, and improvement activities. You will work closely with operational leaders, Health and Safety Business Partners, Occupational Health teams, and frontline staff to promote safe work practices, support incident investigations, monitor compliance, and contribute to the development of a strong health and safety culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging health and safety professional who enjoys working collaboratively, influencing positive change, and supporting the wellbeing of our workforce and communities.

About the Team/Service/Location

You will be part of the Occupational Health, Wellbeing, Safety and Organisational Resilience team within People and Culture. Working alongside Health and Safety Business Partners, Senior Advisors, Occupational Health teams, and operational leaders, you will help deliver national and district health and safety priorities while supporting local service needs. The team is based at the Greenlane Clinical Centre and operates across Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre campuses, as well several satellite sites within Auckland Central.

About You

You will be a collaborative and proactive health and safety professional who is passionate about creating safer workplaces and supporting positive health outcomes. You will bring:

• Up to 5 years' experience in a health and safety advisory or delivery role
• Knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
• Experience supporting risk management, incident investigations, audits, and compliance activities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
• The ability to work effectively in a complex and evolving environment while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement

An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori will be highly valued.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Cherushka Pillay @ [e-mail]