Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

Overview

Are you passionate about creating safe, inclusive and supportive work environments? Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand is looking for a dedicated Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to champion wellbeing and ensure safe practices across our organisation.

This role plays a vital part in maintaining strong health and safety systems, coordinating emergency preparedness, supporting property risk management and contributing to a positive, culturally inclusive workplace. You'll work closely with staff across multiple sites, helping embed proactive health and wellbeing practices, train staff and support ongoing compliance with New Zealand H&S legislation. This is a permanent, fulltime role based in Tamaki Makaurau and reports to the Heath, Safety & Wellbeing Lead who is based in Otautahi.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance health and safety systems; coordinate emergency preparedness; support property risk management; contribute to a positive, culturally inclusive workplace; work with staff across multiple sites; embed proactive health and wellbeing practices; provide training and support ongoing compliance with New Zealand H&S legislation.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Health & Safety (or similar)
• Practical knowledge of H&S in a school or multi-site setting
• Great communication and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working cross-cultural, especially in bicultural and Deaf contexts
• A willingness to learn NZSL and engage with Deaf culture

What We Offer

You'll bring a proactive mindset, strong administrative and organisational skills, and a commitment to supporting the wellbeing of both staff and ākonga. In return, you’ll enjoy a flexible, values-driven work environment, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to be part of a kaupapa that truly makes a difference.

How To Apply

Me Pehea Te Tono — Ready to grow, excel, choose and belong with us? Apply now and help shape a safer, more inclusive future at Ko Taku Reo. Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in Aotearoa will be considered for this position.

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 19 October 2025

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