Health, Safety And Wellbeing Senior Standards And Process Advisor

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the health, safety and wellbeing space?

Help shape the future of safety leadership at NZTA

Permanent opportunity based in Wellington

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

In this pivotal role, you'll support the development and implementation of our Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Management System. You'll design and improve processes, develop standards and guidance, and ensure our systems are aligned with leading practices such as ISO

• and ISO

You'll also play a key part in integrating HSW into core business activities, supporting governance reporting, and contributing to wellbeing initiatives.

You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure our HSW management system is current, relevant, and effective - helping everyone go home safe, every day.

To be successful in this role you will bring a commercial mindset to your work and bring forward pragmatic solutions. You will ideally have a strong drive to enhance work processes, focus on the things that matter, and keen to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

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O Pukenga | What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but don't worry if you don't tick every box) :

Health and Safety subject matter expertise, ideally in infrastructure, transport, or public service environments

Strong understanding of government policy and legislation relating to Health and Safety-

Strong understanding of ISO

Experience in process mapping, developing policies and programmes

Experience leading, influencing, and building credibility across a range of stakeholders

Excellent communication and change management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels

Strong analytical, interpretation, and problem-solving skills

Experience with Safety Management Systems, reporting databases, and MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI, Teams & SharePoint)

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, science, health, medical or related disciplines, and more than 2 years' experience in a related HSW role

Additional technical qualifications or experience in change management, risk management, regulatory services, policy, or related fields

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Mo matou | About Us

Pumanawa Tangata - People and Safety

The purpose of our group is to :

Provide

modern, fit for purpose people and safety related systems, processes, and services for Waka Kotahi, as an enabler of capabilities needed now, and in the future, so we can make better business decisions, deliver all our functions and achieve our strategy.

Lead

the strategic priority of making a step change in culture and leadership.

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a matou? | So, why join us?

At NZTA, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here - valued, respected, and empowered to bring your whole self to work.

From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees – you will be well looked after here. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy and high-performing environment. We take a principle-based approach to flexibility that enables our people and their People Leaders to discuss and agree the arrangements that work best for the individual, the team, and the organisation. And whether it's on-the-job experience, signing up to a course, coaching opportunities, or secondments to other roles within NZTA – you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Ra Katinga | Applications close :

31 October

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To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.