The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
About the Role This role is within the Development Capability and Insights (DCI) Division, part of our Pacific and Development Group (PDG).
The Practice, Quality and Capability (PQC) Unit has a broad stewardship responsibility for the International Development Cooperation Programme which delivers a broad range of development projects globally.
As the Senior Health, Safety & Risk Adviser within the PDG, you will: Partner with colleagues across PDG at all levels to provide expert advice on all health, safety, and risk matters.
Develop and implement effective strategies that result in improved health and safety practice in the delivery of New Zealand's international development cooperation ensuring excellent competency and ongoing development of our H&S culture.
Utilise your excellent communication skillset, by providing advice, support, and coaching at all levels.
Influence to ensure best practice and continuous improvement is embedded through a safety culture, providing a business as usual mentality.
Engage, educate, and motivate, utilising your experience and understanding, encouraging commitment from all stakeholders both internal and external.
Who Are We Looking For?
We'd like to hear from you if you are an experienced Health & Safety professional with a solid background in risk management practice with the following skills and experience: Relevant tertiary qualification or post graduate qualification in health and safety.
Minimum 10 years health and safety experience.
HASANZ Accreditation or ProfNZISM or GradOHS.
Excellent critical risk management experience.
Motivated, influential, and enthusiastic personality.
Outcome focused and detail orientated.
Experience in engaging and presenting to Senior Leaders.
Great ability to train and facilitate group sessions.
Proven skillset in building relationships at all levels.
Ideally, you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Maori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Maori (the Maori worldview) into your work.
If you are just starting on this journey that's OK too as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.
Why MFAT?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.
MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited.
We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.
By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.
To Apply Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
For a confidential discussion please email To be employed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 3 November 2024.
Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy / diplomatic role.
This is a Corporate' role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.
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