Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Company : Aroa Biosurgery Limited

At AROA, our people come to work every day with passion and ideas that fuel our business and go home knowing they have made a real difference in the lives of others.

AROA, the New Zealand-born and based company, develops, manufactures, and exports innovative wound-care products, improving the lives of millions around the world and striving to be the global leader in regenerative healing.

About the role

We're looking for a hands-on Health & Safety Advisor to drive health, safety and wellbeing across Aroa.

The role gives you the chance to shape, evolve, and strengthen how H&S is lived across the business.

Key responsibilities

Managing compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act

Managing and continuously improving AROA's H&S systems and policies

Actively engaging with staff to promote safe work practices

Running H&S Committee meetings, updating systems and leading investigations

Providing hands-on H&S expertise across the business and ensuring H&S recommendations are implemented

Overseeing H&S requirements for external contractors and ensuring compliance

Preparing and presenting H&S insights and reports to the senior leadership team

Supporting environmental sustainability initiatives, including hazardous substances and waste management

Coaching our H&S Coordinator and promoting a positive safety culture across AROA

What we're looking for

5+ years' experience in a practical H&S advisory role

Working knowledge of HSWA

• and related legislation

Prior leadership experience managing direct reports

Expertise in developing H&S systems, policies and procedures

Influences stakeholders at all levels to prioritise health and safety in decision-making

Experience building and improving systems (e.g. contractor management, incident and risk management, reporting)

Proficiency in MS Office; SharePoint and eQMS experience an advantage

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing – Free on-site gym and fitness classes, plus an annual paid health and wellbeing allowance

Birthday Leave – A paid day off to celebrate your special day

Convenient Location – Free car parking onsite at our Airport Oaks sites with easy motorway access

Sustainable Travel Support – Fareshare public transport subsidy, WorkRide program, onsite bike shed and electric bike charging stations

Family-Friendly Benefits – Generous parental leave entitlements

Flexible / Hybrid Work Options – Where roles permit, enjoy flexibility to balance work and life

Social & Team Culture – Join a social club and enjoy team events and activities in a supportive, inclusive workplace

Career Growth & Impact – Be part of a mission-led company doing work that's never been done before, with opportunities for learning, development and real impact

To be considered for this opportunity you must have existing NZ working rights.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources and Manufacturing

Industries : Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Manufacturing

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

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