Advisor - Health & Safety Improvement

• New role, ensuring workplace safety and compliance at multiple sites across Aotearoa.
• Two permanent/full-time roles based in Hamilton and Porirua.
• Salary $62,000-$93,000 plus benefits, commensurate with capability.

Mō mātau | About us

As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our permanent kaimahi enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and benefits that support their wellbeing:

• Free health and life insurance.
• Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave for participants in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours and up to two days working from home.
• Free car parking, and more!

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Reporting to the Team Lead – Health & Safety Improvement, you’ll be one of two Advisorsresponsible for championing initiatives for the health, safety and wellbeing of our kaimahi across Aotearoa, integrated with Māori values and principles. This means supporting managers with the implementation of best practice solutions and ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.

Day to day, you’ll coach, provide advice and guidance to kaimahi across the Wānanga, , investigate incidents and near-misses, and monitor our health and safety reporting. You will also provide support in the implementation of an online health and safety management system.

Mōu | About you

• Proven experience in an H&S role with technical experience in workplace investigations and online health and safety management systems.
• A strong knowledge of NZ H&S legislation.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships along with a personality and communication style that allows you to work closely with others to provide coaching and guidance.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with reporting.
• Full NZ drivers licence.
• NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4) or equivalent would be an advantage.
• A willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga).

Tonoa i tēnei rā! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

A position description is available on our careers website. For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

Please note that we are closed from 19 December 2024 to 13 January 2025, so a response to your application will be delayed until our return in the new year.