Health and Safety Advisor
Newly created role, Wellington or Auckland based
- Medical insurance, free WoFs and other employee benefits
- Secure employment with iconic Kiwi Company
This is a newly created role and can be based in Wellington or Auckland.
About the Role:As our Health and Safety Advisor, you'll be the first point of contact for operational health and safety advice for VTNZ personnel at our branches and customer sites. You'll support the Health & Safety Manager in coaching personnel, evaluating our facilities and practices, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
This role is hands-on and autonomous, involving regular site visits nationwide to assess safety critical control measures, coach frontline teams, and foster a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct site inspections and evaluate management programs
- Educate and coach staff on safeguarding measures
- Coordinate and support Health and Safety Representatives
- Evaluate and improve safety critical control measures
- Support management of contractors and coordination with third parties
- Lead investigations and drive learning from significant incidents
- Provide clear and insightful reporting to leadership
- Maintain and evaluate hazard and risk registers
- Facilitate workforce engagement and safety culture
- Minimum 3 years' experience in health and safety roles
- Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety (required)
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and coaching skills
- Analytical mindset with strong organisational abilities
- Safety management experience in transportation, heavy engineering, or manufacturing type industries
- Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and other relevant
- NZISM membership (desirable)
- Full driving licence
- Applicants will be required to complete Ministry of Justice and NZTA demerit and suspension checks
- Be part of a trusted brand contributing to improving New Zealand vehicle safety
- Work with a supportive and collaborative team, with flexibility for some WFH
- A nationwide role
- An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in workplace safety
If you're ready to take the next step in your health and safety career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us keep New Zealand safe.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Rhonda on 027 335 8267 or email careers@vtnz.co.nz
At VTNZ we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.