Senior Advisor Health and Safety

New Zealand Government; Dunedin; À distance; NZD 94 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work arrangements

Résumé du poste

New Zealand Government’s Department of Conservation seeks a Senior Advisor Health and Safety to strengthen our health, safety and wellbeing outcomes across multiple portfolios. You will provide expert advice, lead critical risk management and investigations, and drive national programmes for capability across DOC.

You will partner with leaders to implement risk-informed, people-centred approaches while supporting learning, prevention and system stewardship across Aotearoa.

Qualifications

• A Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Significant health and safety practitioner experience.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and risk management.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert health, safety and wellbeing advice to assigned business areas.
• Lead and support critical risk management, verification activities and bowtie analysis.
• Support incident management, investigations and organisational learning.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of health, safety and security systems and programmes.
• Deliver training, workshops and leadership engagement to strengthen capability.

Connaissances

OH&S experience

Risk management

Investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Driver's license

Formation

Level 4 OH&S qualification

Description du poste

Partner with leaders across DOC to strengthen critical risk management, build capability, and help create safer outcomes for people working to protect Aotearoa's natural heritage$93,656.00 - $126,500.00X2 permanent full time opportunities, Dunedin or Invercargill or Rotorua or Palmerston North location preferred - flexible work location options across AotearoaOur vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TuroaDOC is strengthening its Health, Safety and Security function to better support our people, manage critical risks, and build organisational resilience with a risk-informed and people-centred approach that focuses on learning, prevention, system stewardship, and partnership. These roles offer a unique opportunity to help shape how DOC supports its people, safeguards its operations, and delivers conservation outcomes across Aotearoa.Mo te turanga | About the roleProtecting Aotearoa's unique natural places starts with protecting the people who work in them. We're looking for experienced health and safety practitioners who can provide trusted advice, practical support, and strategic guidance across a diverse and operationally complex organisation.As a Senior Advisor Health and Safety, you'll partner with Deputy Directors-General, Directors, Managers and frontline teams to strengthen health, safety and wellbeing outcomes. You'll support critical risk management, lead assurance and verification activities, contribute to incident investigations and organisational learning, and drive the implementation of national programmes and initiatives that build capability across DOC.The position will be focussed on:Provide expert health, safety and wellbeing advice and support to assigned business portfolios and leadersLead and support critical risk management, verification activities, assurance reviews and bowtie analysisSupport incident management, investigations, organisational learning and regulator engagementContribute to the development and continuous improvement of health, safety and security systems, standards and programmesDeliver training, workshops, learning activities and leadership engagement to strengthen organisational capabilityClick here for the Role DescriptionNga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceWe are keen to hear from you, if you have;A Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) and significant health and safety practitioner experienceStrong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and contemporary risk management practicesExperience leading or supporting investigations, learning teams and assurance activitiesExpertise in critical risk management and implementation of effective controlsAbility to influence, coach and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levelsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into practical adviceExperience developing and improving systems, programmes or organisational practicesA collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement and organisational learningFull NZ drivers licence and ability to travel for work as requiredHe aha nga painga mou? | What's in it for you?DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.Want to know more?Tonoa inaianei | Apply nowApply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We're unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we'll try to accommodate.Salary: $93,656.00 - $126,500.00, depending on skills and experience., depending on skills and experience.Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.'Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptlyMe he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, please contact Emily Blokker, Senior Recruitment Advisor [e-mail] note, we're unable to accept applications via email or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted..