Health and Safety Advisor - Career Growth Potential

Make an Impact! Join Our Team! 

Are you passionate about making a difference? We’re seeking a dynamic Health and Safety Advisor who knows the ins and outs of the Health and Disability industry.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

New Zealand Health Group (NZHG) is the nation’s largest provider of in-home and community healthcare, serving more than 30,000 people across Aotearoa.

We are values driven, dedicated to delivering culturally appropriate and safe care for all our people and their whānau. We are committed to contributing to our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the pursuit of health equity for all.

Our values | Whakamaua kia tina

New Zealand Health Group’s values:  Kai Whakaute – We act with Care, Respect and Empathy, Kai Huhuatanga – We strive for Excellence and Quality and Kai Whanaungatanga – We act in Partnership, are fundamental to everything we do.

Why Us | He aha ai mātou?

Join us, as we are serious about our purpose of Pae Ora mō Tātau Katoa (Achieving Equitable Wellbeing for Everyone).  We do this by delivering high-quality, accessible and culturally safe services across Aotearoa. Jump on board our waka as we journey towards Pae Ora.

• Hybrid working 
• Subsidised Health Insurance
• Partnership Discounts 
• Supportive and high knowledgeable team
• Working with New Zealand’s largest Healthcare Providers
• Company laptop
• Mentorship programme
• Online learning platform
• Option to receive free flu vaccine

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

We are on the hunt for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30, and based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington or Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

The Health and Safety Advisor is an integral member of a team of health and safety practitioners who support the organisation’s commitment to providing a healthy and safe working environment for all employees, clients, contractors, and visitors to the workplace. This includes:

• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment as indicated by acceptable industry practices and in compliance with legislative requirements.
• Facilitate and provide as is appropriate all practical managed care support and rehabilitation necessary for injured employees through return-to-work programmes.
• Design, oversee and support implementation of clinical and service improvement programs with the guidance of the Quality, Health and Safety Governance Committee of the Board.
• Lead and mentor of best clinical practice and safety across the organisation along with managing the AEP program and return to Work Team around injury management.
• Enable all areas of the organisation understand, own and maintain accountability for a Health and Safety system which is fully embedded within their operational practice.
• Provide an effective and proactive audit assurance function, which ensures continuous improvement of Health and Safety standards and service performance.
• Maintain a robust risk management framework to ensure the organisation appropriately identifies and mitigates key service delivery risks and effectively manages issues as they arise.

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

• Tertiary qualification (or studying towards a tertiary qualification) in a health and safety discipline with experience gained in health and safety teams in a complex environment
• Professional membership through the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (or equivalent registration body) and undertaking continuous professional development
• ACC Partnership Programme knowledge and experience
• Analytical and research skills including the ability to analyse and interpret statistical and performance related data
• Experience in Union engagement with the management of Worker Participation
• Experience working in a confidential environment desirable and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Healthcare sector knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated experience in deploying health and safety strategies, plans and policies
• Demonstrated strong technical and specialist expertise in health and safety management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent time management and the ability to self-manage

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 14th June 2024 at 5pm. We may interview prior to applications closing so get in quick! 

Please note: only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview.

Applicants must be either a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

If this sounds like you, apply with your CV and Cover Letter online today!