Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

About Te Pūkenga/ He kōrero mō Te Whare Wānanga o Te Pūkenga

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, the organisation responsible for delivering vocational education and training across New Zealand. By bringing together on-the-job, on-campus and online learning, Te Pūkenga supports learners, employers, and our communities to gain the skills, knowledge, and capabilities Aotearoa needs now and for the future.

NMIT operates four campuses, servicing over 6500 tertiary students from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and from all over the world. Our promise is 'work-ready, world-ready graduates'.

The opportunity / Te Whiwhinga mahi

NMIT is currently looking to appoint an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to provide specialist services related to Health, Safety and Wellness activities across multi-site and multi-disciplinary operations.  This role will reports to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager and will be instrumental in shaping the health and safety culture of the organisation. 

The key responsibilities for the role are (see task list attached to the Job Description):

• Provide subject matter expertise and support to all levels of management to ensure legal compliance with New Zealand Health and Safety regulations and to maximise opportunities within their areas.
• Establish, maintain and review the health and safety framework to ensure all hazards and risks are regularly reviewed, investigated, corrective actions taken and communicated effectively. 
• Lead the H&S Committee, supporting and empowering representatives to be effective in their roles. Report on HS&W matters for the Institute Audit and Risk Committee.

About you / He kōrero mōu

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and experience outlined in the job description.
• Proven experience in the analysis, research and/or writing of technical/specialist reports as it relates to the role.
• Be efficient, well organised, able to work under pressure in a changing environment.
• The ability to work independently, display initiative and exercise judgement to problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and experience of applicable laws, regulations, and government requirements and their impact on business
• Full clean drivers' licence as you will need to visit campuses in Nelson/Tasman and Marlborough.

What we offer / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou 

• Base + Kiwisaver + free eye exams + Parental leave bonus + 4.2 Weeks leave 
• Generous sick leave provisions + EAP services + additional professional development leave
• Central city location+ access to free onsite parking + good access to public transport + bike racks and showers + close to other facilities 
• Hybrid working options by application + discount on study+ onsite café/restaurant/sports facilities/library

How to apply/ Me pēhea te tuku tono

We accept applications via our online application systems. For a job description, please follow the application link.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Application close date is midnight on Sunday 21st May 2023.

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