Senior Advisor Health, Safety And Wellbeing

Senior Advisor Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Posted : 29 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 21 / 11 / 2025

Job Type : Permanent - Part Time

Job Category : HR & Recruitment

Senior Advisor Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Permanent, Part time role

• hours per week)

Wellington (but open to applications from across Aotearoa)

NZRC offers a full time equivalent total remuneration approach of $107,848 for this role, which comprises of base salary as well as employer contribution to KiwiSaver.

The prorata total remuneration for 0.9FTE

While remuneration rates are set to reflect that we are a humanitarian not for profit organisation, we believe our employee leave provision and flexible working arrangements, provide a highly rewarding work experience.

We7re looking for an energetic and passionate

Senior Advisor Health, Safety, and Wellbeing

to join our small but mighty Health, Safety and Wellbeing team at New Zealand Red Cross!

While Wellington is our preferred location, we welcome applications from talented individuals from across the motu.

In this role you will :

Provide specialist technical HSW advice, guidance and support to managers, employees, members and volunteers

Take the lead role in the development, review, and implementation of HSW policies, standards, systems, tools, and information.

Deliver specialised HSW guidance and take the lead on projects, strategies, initiatives, and programs aimed at enhancing health, safety, and wellbeing throughout the organisation.

Conduct internal HSW audits and investigations as required, ensuring compliance and addressing any issues.

Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive HSW outcomes and manage industry supplier relationships.

Stay updated on regulatory requirements, legislation, and best practices to ensure the organisation's HSW practices remain compliant and effective.

To be successful you will have :

Expert level knowledge of health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act

A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in an equivalent HSW Senior Advisor role

Membership with a relevant professional body such as New Zealand Institute of Safety Management, is required

A Graduate Diploma or similar in HSW is desirable.

ICAM trained and experience of ICAM investigations.

Experience in contributing to the planning, design and implementation of HSW, strategies and initiatives.

Experience in developing and implementing HSW policies, procedures and guidelines.

Experience in HSW risk management and Critical risks.

About New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Why work with us?

At New Zealand Red Cross, you'll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment.

Many roles offer flexible virtual / hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.

Our benefits include :

Five weeks annual leave

Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatapui and Rainbow Network, Ropu Hapai Maori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.

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Please submit your application online, as we7re unable to accept direct applications.

Your application must include the following documentation :

A recent copy of CV / Resume

Passport

Legal Right to Work In New Zealand

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job.

Applications close at 05 : 00 pm on 21 / 11 / 2025.

Note : We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.

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