Senior Health and Safety Advisor

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.

About the company

With a growing footprint in the quick service restaurant industry, this proudly Kiwi-owned and operated business employs 1,800+ people across 76 locations throughout the country. 

About the role

With an existing, well-established Health and Safety culture, the business is looking to continuously improve their practices. With significant investment in Health and Safety, the successful candidate will support the rollout of safety management software in the coming months. This is a national role within a division of a multi-faceted business.

With the option of being based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, this role will require travel a couple days a month.  If based outside of Auckland, then some additional travel to head office in Auckland will be required. 

Duties

• Driving the development and achievement of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy.
• Proactively manage risk by reviewing and maintaining risk registers within the restaurants
• Facilitate injury management from reporting, investigation through to corrective action and completion and champion good practice in post-injury management processes.
• Actively manage Health, Safety and Wellbeing systems, policies and procedures

Skills and experience

With the ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams, you will have the ability to influence, motivate and coach a diverse employee group. You will be able to handle complex, shifting and varied workload. 

• Multi-site experience essential
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety advisory role essential
• Working knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 and any other regulatory legislation.
• The ability to engage with leaders, managers and employees, building solid relationships, supporting them on their Health and Safety journey
• Proactive, organised and able to take initiative

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Staff discounts on multiple brands
• Travel reimbursement at IRD rate
• Career growth opportunity within a small supportive team
• Free parking at newly refurbished Auckland offices

How to apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter in Word format. If you have any questions, please call Kelly on 021 0805 9717 quoting reference #3906.

There are no visa/sponsorship opportunities available with this role. This is a permanent position, therefore only applicants with full, valid, permanent working rights will be considered.

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