Health, Safety And Wellbeing Advisor

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Help us build a safe and thriving workplace for our people and community.

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking a motivated and skilled Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor to join our team.

This role is central to strengthening our safety culture and ensuring we provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment for all staff, contractors, and visitors.

About the role

As our HSW Advisor, you will :

Partner closely with leaders across all business units to provide expert advice on the application of HSW systems, policies, legislation, and best practice.

Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and practical corrective actions.

Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend enhancements to Council's HSW systems and processes to elevate safety performance.

Support the delivery of key health, safety and wellbeing initiatives that embed a proactive, risk-based approach across the organisation.

About you

We are looking for someone who is :

Confident engaging with people across all levels of the organisation.

Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to influence positive safety outcomes.

Skilled in investigation and analysis, with an eye for detail and continuous improvement.

New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4) or equivalent experience.

Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act

• and related legislation.

Practical experience advising, supporting, or coordinating HSW in a complex organisation.

Formal ICAM investigation training.

Experience within local government or a high-risk industry environment.

What we offer

A chance to make a real difference in the safety and wellbeing of our people and community.

A supportive team environment committed to continuous improvement.

Professional development opportunities to grow your career.

Competitive salary and employee benefits.

How to apply

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and building strong wellbeing outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Click this link to view the Position Description.

Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi.

We aspire to be a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.

Sound like you?

Click the Apply button now!

Applications close at 9 : 59pm on Sunday, 26 October

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other and Human Resources

Industries

Government Administration

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