We are looking for an enthusiastic Health and Safety Advisor to help ensure Manaaki Whenua complies with its duties under the H&S at Work Act.
About the opportunity
The purpose of this role is to coordinate key parts of the Manaaki Whenua HSE Management System to consistently produce excellent health and safety practices across all work sites. This will include overseeing medical monitoring/health surveillance programmes, contractor H&S management, developing and sourcing documented evidence of HSE practices for staff, clients, auditors and others, and helping to maintain Manaaki Whenua's Certification against ISO 45001.
This position is permanent, full-time, reports to the Compliance and Risk Manager and is based at our Lincoln site.
About you
You will have a H&S qualification (Diploma, National Certificate or Accreditation), and have at least five years' experience in a similar H&S role. You will be familiar with the Health and Safety and Work Act 2015 and applicable regulations and be experienced in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements to workplace situations.
An understanding of ISO 45001 is highly desirable.
You will have excellent communication skills with Plain English writing abilities and a thorough understanding of MS Office platforms including SharePoint.
Why Manaaki Whenua
Our land, our future - this is the essence of why Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research exists. At Manaaki Whenua we undertake research that focuses on preserving New Zealand's rich biodiversity, improving biosecurity, and protecting the health of the land, fresh water and soil resources we need for a prosperous future. We recognise the importance of partnerships, the special role of Māori, and the need to ensure that all New Zealanders have the knowledge, understanding, and tools to truly live in harmony with our precious environment. We are recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of our research and work with a wide range of organisations within New Zealand and globally.
Manaaki Whenua embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
What we offer
As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people in a caring and family friendly environment; enjoy good staff benefits and the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
How to apply
Enquiries about the position may be directed to Celia Pruden, Compliance and Risk Manager PrudenC@landcareresearch.co.nz
For further details about Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, watch this short clip: Manaaki Whenua and visit our website: www.landcareresearch.co.nz
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