Senior Health Safety and Security Systems Assurance Advisor

Department of Conservation; Rotorua; Hybrid; NZD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation is seeking a senior Health, Safety and Security specialist to strengthen risk-informed assurance across DOC. You will lead system development, deliver assurance activities, and translate complex data into actionable insights for leaders across Aotearoa.

This full-time role requires strong stakeholder engagement, a tertiary qualification in Health, Safety and Security, and the ability to travel as needed. A flexible work location across Aotearoa is supported.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, safety and security systems, assurance, investigations, reporting or performance improvement.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, assurance methodologies and management systems.
• Advanced analytical capability and experience translating complex information into practical insights.
• Experience producing governance reports, briefings and performance reporting.
• Strong understanding of data quality, performance measures and reporting tools.
• Experience improving systems, processes and organisational frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Full NZ drivers licence and ability to travel for work as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and continuous improvement of health, safety and security systems, standards and guidance.
• Deliver assurance activities, reviews and evaluations to measure system effectiveness and control performance.
• Analyse data, trends and organisational performance to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Develop governance reporting, dashboards, briefings and performance measures for senior leaders.
• Provide specialist advice and leadership on systems, assurance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Governance reporting

Stakeholder engagement

System improvement

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health, Safety and Security

Job description

Drive system excellence, assurance and organisational insight to help shape a safer, more resilient DOC$93,656.00 - $126,500.00Permanent full time, Rotorua, Palmerston North or Christchurch (Mahaanui) location preferred - flexible work location options across Aotearoa

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa DOC 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.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Effective risk management relies on strong systems, meaningful assurance, and high-quality insights. This role sits at the heart of DOC's Health, Safety and Security function, helping ensure our systems, reporting and assurance activities provide leaders with confidence that critical risks are being effectively managed.

• Lead the development, review and continuous improvement of health, safety and security systems, standards and guidance
• Deliver assurance activities, reviews and evaluations to measure system effectiveness and control performance
• Analyse data, trends and organisational performance to provide meaningful insights and recommendations
• Develop governance reporting, dashboards, briefings and performance measures for senior leaders
• Provide specialist advice and leadership on systems, assurance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are keen to hear from you, if you have;

• Experience in health, safety and security systems, assurance, investigations, reporting or performance improvement
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, assurance methodologies and management systems
• Advanced analytical capability and experience translating complex information into practical insights
• Experience producing governance reports, briefings and performance reporting
• Strong understanding of data quality, performance measures and reporting tools
• Experience improving systems, processes and organisational frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Health, Safety and Security or equivalent experience
• Full NZ drivers licence and ability to travel for work as required

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | 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.

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.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026. This advert may close early,

For further enquiries, please contact Emily Blokker, Senior Recruitment Advisor [e-mail]