Health & Safety Advisor

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec - part of Te Pūkenga, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our students, their whānau, and the wider hapori. We make sure our learners are well-equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

The Health and Safety team has an opportunity for a forward-thinking, people-centered Health and Safety Advisor to join us! This is a permanent opportunity to join a team that is transforming and building for the future.  

You might be a H&S Advisor seeking a more complex role in a large organisation or perhaps you're currently a H&S Coordinator ready to take the next step in your career. Either way we would love to hear from you!

This is a pivotal role that supports and advises on health and safety management across all our schools, support staff, and the wider community. A key focus in this role is the delivery of continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing, specifically around critical risks. You will empower others by giving them the tools they need to make informed decisions and take them along with you on our journey of returning home safe and well.

He kōrero mōu: About you

At the heart of your success will be your strong interpersonal skills, and your ability to build and leverage workplace relationships. You'll use your naturally engaging style to positively influence behaviour.  You'll also demonstrate:

• An understanding or desire to learn Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and the values and practices of Kaupapa Māori
• Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Successful track record in coaching and influencing
• Self-motivated and able to hit the ground running
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels throughout the organisation
• Relevant Health and Safety qualification/s
• Health and safety auditing experience

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

You'll be working within a close-knit People & Culture team and will also work closely with other teams across the organisation, giving you plenty of opportunities to get to know the wider group and the Te Pūkenga national network.  As an educator we want to grow our kaimahi / staff too. 

We understand that flexibility is important, we offer a mix of hybrid working from home and onsite at both Mount Albert & Waitakere campuses. We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of!

Tono mai: How to Apply

Please apply online: applications for this role closes Sunday 5 February at 5.00PM.

Please note: we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. We will aim to contact all applicants within one week of the job closing date.

Unitec - part of Te Pūkenga is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.