Senior Health Safety and Security Systems Assurance Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

NZ-wide travel as required

Job summary

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) seeks a Senior Health Safety and Security Systems and Assurance Advisor to lead the development and refinement of safety and security systems and provide robust assurance across the organisation. The role will analyse complex data, identify emerging risks, and deliver governance reporting to senior leaders.

You will influence improvements, engage stakeholders, and travel as required to support systemic resilience and risk-informed decision

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 ability to translate complex information into practical insights.
• Experience producing governance reports, briefings and performance reporting.
• Strong understanding of data quality and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 performance to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Develop governance reporting, dashboards, briefings and performance measures for senior leaders.
• Provide specialist advice on systems, assurance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Health & safety systems

Assurance & reporting

Risk management

Data analysis

Governance reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Willingness to travel

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health, Safety and Security

Job description

Senior Health Safety and Security Systems and Assurance Advisor

Drive system excellence, assurance and organisational insight to help shape a safer, more resilient DOC. $93,656.00 - $126,500.00 Permanent 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.

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. As a Senior Health Safety and Security Systems and Assurance Advisor, you'll provide technical leadership across management systems, assurance frameworks, reporting, governance and performance improvement. You'll analyse complex information, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and work closely with leaders and stakeholders to strengthen organisational performance and continuous improvement.

• 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 and experience

• 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

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.

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.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly.

Contact

For further enquiries, please contact Emily Blokker, Senior Recruitment Advisor [e-mail]. Please note, we’re unable to accept applications via email or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.

About the Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora an’ o hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Our people bring this vision to life. Spread across Aotearoa, they care for our land, water, and native species. From frontline rangers and technical experts to vital support teams – we have a diverse range of roles.