Advisor - Wellbeing, Health and Safety

Description

Type : Permanent

Hours : Full time

Location : Wellington

Business Group : Wellbeing, Health and Safety Operations

Branch : Enterprise Services

Salary : $81,665 - $101,627

Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

Human Resources sits within Enterprise Services, a branch dedicated to supporting the rest of the Department to succeed by providing HR services that help business groups and people within DIA to make the best contribution to New Zealand.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Wellbeing, Health and Safety Advisor to join our team and help shape a culture of care, resilience, and safety across Te Tari. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing advice, training and support to all kaimahi.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor wellbeing and health and safety tools, procedures and initiatives.
• Provide generalist advice to people leaders and kaimahi on all aspects of workplace health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Undertake risk assessments and support incident investigations.
• Coordinate wellbeing initiatives that support mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Deliver engaging training and workshops to build awareness and capability at all levels.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best practices and legislative compliance.

About You

You are a confident communicator and a trusted advisor with a strong understanding of health and safety legislation and a genuine enthusiasm for learning. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are skilled at influencing positive change. You are pragmatic, organised and most of all passionate about the health and safety of our people.

You will bring

We believe in a workplace culture that’s supportive, collaborative and innovative. We also believe in working hard and having fun. If that sounds like you – then make sure you get in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

Applications close : 5pm, 26 November 2025

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