Occupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)
Contract/Temp
Salary: $98,215 - $138,656 based on skills and experience.
Be a key part of the team supporting the development of facilities at Waikeria and Christchurch Men's Prisons.
Fixed-term/Secondment available until June 2025 with possible longer-term extension.
Preferred role location - Waikato, Wellington or Christchurch, however, any location considered for the right candidate.
Minimum three days per week travel to Waikeria required in the first six months of the role.
Nga kawenga | About the role
A unique opportunity has become available for a Senior Health & Safety Adviser to support the commissioning process at our new Waikeria prison facility, the Waikeria extension, and the redevelopment of Christchurch Men's Prison (CMP).
Join an ambitious and exciting infrastructure programme led by the Department of Corrections. We are seeking a senior-level H&S Adviser to support the health & safety function of this team. This role will be reporting to the Principal Adviser H&S (IDA and Health Services) with a dotted line to the Programme Director, Prison Redevelopment.
Some of the key tasks you'll be responsible for are:
Ensure the programme has key activities in place to meet its due diligence requirements at all stages of the programme.
Management of all H&S reporting, monitoring and assurance for this project.
Identification and mitigation of H&S risks, including management of risk assessments and registers, and Safety in Design activities.
Developing relationships with contractors and business partners, assessing their reporting, H&S processes and contracts, in relation to H&S.
Support the development of investment cases relating to the project by providing high quality H&S advice on Programme and Project level risks.
This position is full-time, fixed term until June 2025. It is possible the role will be extended beyond this date pending funding decisions in 2025.
You will require a Full New Zealand Drivers Licence. The first six months of this role will require you to be able to travel to Waikeria Prison at least three days a week, and occasionally to Wellington.
A highly organised and experienced H&S professional, preferably with knowledge of the infrastructure industry and experience working in a project environment. You will be proactive, pragmatic and able to work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, oversee complex and multiple H&S requirements, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Successful applicants will have the following skills and experience:
Minimum five years' experience working in a significant risk environment.
Strong technical experience and analytical capability, including demonstrated knowledge and understanding of H&S legislation and industry best-practice.
Proven experience working across all levels of an organisation (frontline to senior leadership) on H&S matters, able to build positive relationships as a trusted adviser.
Experience in delivery of health and safety systems including risk management, safety in design, and incident reviews in a significant risk environment.
Experience working in high security environments a bonus.
Strong business writing and reading comprehension skills are a must in this role. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit an example of their written work.
Demonstrated relevant work experience and a relevant tertiary qualification in Health & Safety is required. You will ideally be a member of a professional Health & Safety body, such as IOSH, NZISM and/or HASANZ.
If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, then apply today!
The midpoint of the salary range is $115,546 and the full range (85%-120%) is $98,215 - $138,656. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
We welcome applications from all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
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