Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and passionate Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, driving continuous improvement, and supporting leaders to create a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture.

About us

Ritchies Transport is one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned transport operators, providing bus and coach services across the country. Founded in 1935, the company has grown from a small family-run business into a major player in public transport, school bus services, and charter travel.

Ritchies operates urban bus networks in several regions, including Auckland, Queenstown, and Dunedin, as well as offering long-distance coach services and tourism transport. Known for its focus on safety, reliability, and customer service, the company plays a key role in connecting communities and supporting both daily commuters and the tourism industry.

About the role

Provide expert health, safety and wellbeing support across the business by advising managers, ensuring legislative compliance, conducting audits and risk assessments, investigating incidents, delivering training, promoting a positive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement through effective reporting and stakeholder engagement.

What you offer

• Experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or similar role.


• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.


• Strong investigation and risk management skills.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.


• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.


• Experience using Microsoft Office and reporting systems.


• A relevant qualification in Health & Safety (or working towards one) is desirable.


• A current full New Zealand Driver Licence.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.


• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.


• The chance to make a real impact on employee safety and wellbeing.


• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.


• Employee wellbeing initiatives.


• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued.

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and supporting employee wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

As we are a health and safety consious employer, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking.

Candidates for this position must be in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

Does this sound like you? Click apply and hop onboard with us!