Senior Health, Safety and Wellness Adviser Taranaki Regional CouncilStratford, TaranakiOccupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region's best interests.We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.Mo te tunga | About the roleWe are looking for a Senior Health, Safety and Wellness Adviser to join our People and Wellness Team. This position is fixed term until the end of June 2025, covering maternity leave.The Senior Health, Safety and Wellness Adviser is responsible for working collaboratively and cohesively within the People and Wellness team to ensure a best practice culture of health, safety and wellness is implemented at the Council. This hands-on, operational role provides pragmatic health and safety risk management information, advice and guidance to people leaders, staff and contractors on all aspects of health, safety and wellness and risk management policies and procedures. The Senior Health, Safety and Wellness Adviser will:Lead and coordinate the Health, Safety and Wellness team, managing performance, setting clear expectations, and providing mentoring and development opportunities.Contribute to the strategic leadership and direction of the People and Wellness team and implementation of the Council's strategic and operational plans.You will report to the People and Wellness Manager and enjoy being part of a team, as well as mentoring a direct report at coordinator level.Relationships are critical to the role's success, and you will be comfortable working with internal and external parties at all levels including , ACC, Unions, plus WorkSafe as a Regulator.You will be a qualified Health and Safety professional and ideally have at least 5 years work experience. As a senior member of the team you would have a strong leadership and coaching skillset.We like to set people up for success so you'll be a leading applicant if you have:A level 6 qualification in Health and Safety or a tertiary qualification in Risk Management or Health and Safety.Experience and success in building and maintaining effective relationships and gaining the cooperation of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.An ability to provide professional, strategic and operationalsupport for the wellness, health and safety and risk management frameworks.Working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.Excellent investigation skills, a willingness to explore 'thinking outside the box' and create pragmatic workable solutions.Interested? Here's how to applyClick on the 'apply' button , fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.Don't meet every single requirement? Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences, world views and a desire to learn. So, if you're excited about this role, but don't meet the criteria perfectly, we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who we're looking for.For any further details or any questions, please contact our People and Wellness team on (06) 765 7127 . Applications must be made directly through our website.Please note we are currently moving careers portals so if you would like to hear about any future vacancies, please sign up indicating which areas of the Council you are interested in.Applications close on 14 March 2024.Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we have received sufficient applications. Please submit your applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.#J-18808-Ljbffr
