Mine Safety Officer - Zero-Harm Culture Leader

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Safety Officer for a safety-critical role at a mining site. You will lead inspections, assess risks, and drive safety initiatives to protect workers and equipment.

The position requires a Mine Safety Officer certification, a Diploma or higher in safety management, and several years of mining safety experience. You will train staff, liaise with management, and promote a zero-harm safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Mine Safety Officer certification is mandatory.
• National Diploma or similar in Safety Management or related field.
• 3+ years of safety experience in mining.
• Strong knowledge of MHSA and regulations.
• First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits of mine sites, equipment, and work practices.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; determine root causes and propose mitigations.
• Develop, implement and maintain health and safety programs in line with legal requirements.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks to all levels of staff.
• Ensure compliance with mining health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Maintain accurate safety records and incident reports.

Skills

Communication

Training

First Aid

Teamwork

Education

Mine Safety Officer certification

National Diploma in Safety Management

Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Safety Officer for a safety-critical role at a mining site. You will lead inspections, assess risks, and drive safety initiatives to protect workers and equipment.

The position requires a Mine Safety Officer certification, a Diploma or higher in safety management, and several years of mining safety experience. You will train staff, liaise with management, and promote a zero-harm safety culture on site.