Senior Advisor - Safety & Risk

• New role, ensuring workplace safety and compliance at multiple sites across Aotearoa.
• Perm/full-time role based in Hamilton or Te Awamutu.
• Salary $71,000-$106,000 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.
• Award-winning wellness initiatives and events.
• Free car parking, and more!a

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Reporting to the Team Lead – Health & Safety Improvement, your role as Senior Advisor will be to champion, monitor and influence safety and risk outcomes across multiple campuses in Aotearoa, through a kaupapa Māori lens.

We’ve recently reviewed our approach to health, safety and wellness in the workplace, so your focus will be on engaging and supporting our line managers, providing them and their teams with the training and tools to enhance risk and hazard management and emergency preparedness. This involves reviewing, developing and implementing policies, procedures and initiatives that deliver great results and working with key stakeholders to foster a proactive, safety conscious culture

Mōu | About you

• In-depth experience in health and safety or risk management and a solid understanding of NZ H&S legislation.
• A communication and relationship building style that has allowed you to influence and inspire others.
• Sound analytical and decision-making skills.
• Full NZ drivers licence.A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• 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.