Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator

Description

• Diverse, people focused role with opportunities to connect across teams and make a real impact.
• 12-month opportunity for someone looking to utilise their system administration or safety experience and get more experience in the safety and wellbeing field.
• Supportive collaborative environment that celebrates diversity and belonging

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

As our Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator , you’ll play a key role in keeping our people safe and supported. You’ll be the driving force behind the smooth day-to-day operations of the Safety and Wellbeing team - ensuring our processes run efficiently, incidents and hazards are expertly managed, compliance standards are met, and staff receive the right support when incidents occur.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with a passionate team dedicated to fostering a positive safety culture across the University, helping us create a workplace where everyone can thrive - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

The salary for this position ranges from $71,275 to $84,695 per year (pro rata), depending on the skills, knowledge, and experience you bring. This is a full-time, fixed-term role (37.5 hours per week) for 12 months to cover maternity leave, ideally commencing in December / early January. The position is based at our Hillcrest Campus, with occasional travel to our Tauranga Campus as required.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Pip Edwards, Associate Director of Safety and Wellness, All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You’re an organised and proactive professional who thrives in a busy environment, keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. With strong business support or systems administration experience, you’re confident using Microsoft Office and business systems, have excellent communication and organisational skills, and can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

You value teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, and you bring a customer-focused approach to everything you do. Whether supporting compliance processes, coordinating incident management, or streamlining workflows, you take initiative and deliver high-quality results. Experience in safety and wellbeing and familiarity with University systems would be an advantage.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The University of Waikato, we’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just the right person for this or another opportunity on our team.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

The Safety and Wellbeing team are a small team responsible for providing advice and guidance to ensure the University is a safe place where people can thrive. They manage the safety and Wellbeing management system and associated monitoring and reporting, education, and training.

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close

Monday 10th November 2025

Requisition number : #LI-DNI

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