Health and Safety Advisor (Wellington)

Health and Safety Advisor (Wellington)-2201673

 

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE - Wellington

Mō te tīma/About our Team

The University of Otago is committed to providing a safe and healthy place of work for staff, students and visitors. The Health and Safety management structure supports and facilitates the development of health and safety policies, defines responsibilities and ensures open communication on health and safety issues.

The role/Te mahi
 
As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will be accountable for the delivery and implementation of the University of Otago Occupational Health and Safety Management systems on the Wellington Campus.

You will also be responsible for the agreed Occupational Health and Safety monitoring and collaboration with contractors for the Wellington Campus maintenance and construction projects.

Key tasks of this role include:
•    Providing information, support and training for managers and staff to implement their required Health and Safety responsibilities.
•    Monitoring the effectiveness of compliance on site and identify areas for improvement.
•    Providing onsite advice and support for staff and students at the Wellington Campus location.
•    Investigating high risk incidents and incident analysis to identify trends.
•    Acting as a member of the Critical Incident Team for the Wellington Campus.
•    Providing inductions for approved contractors on site.
•    Formulating investigation reports, identify corrective actions and ensure completion of corrective actions.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Successful candidates will have:
•    A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent in Health and Safety.
•    Experience working as a Health and Safety Advisor/Coordinator or similar, in a multidimensional, multiteam environment.
•    A focus on results with the ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
•    Effective communication skills with the ability to write clear, user friendly documentation for business purposes.
•    The ability to work both with clients and develop and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues.

Other preferred requirements:
•    Previous experience working in a similar environment and role with at least 5 years related Health and Safety experience.
•    High competence in using technical business software, ability to easily grasp new processes and technologies.

Further details/Pūroko
 
This is a permanent, part time (0.5 FTE) position.

The salary level for this position is provisionally evaluated as Level 7 and is subject to change.
 
We offer competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.  More information regarding employee benefits can be found here: Employee Benefits
 
Applications from candidates with Māori and Pacific backgrounds or strong competencies in these areas are warmly encouraged.
 
For further information, please contact Nevan Trotter via the contact details below.
 
Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2201673 will close on Monday, 3 October 2022.

Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Nevan Trotter

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location:About Wellington

Primary Location
 NZL-NI-Wellington
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range Level 7 (Range of Appointments $68,130 to $77,406, Top of Range $86,825)
Organisation
 Health and Safety Compliance
Job Function
 Advice, Support and Welfare