• Market leader in research and innovation

• Support a positive culture, moving into best practice model

• Great location, full time permanent opportunity

Excellent advisory role supporting an innovative forward-thinking organisation

About the role

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, provide advice and assistance to all employees. Coach and upskill staff, particularly those in the laboratories and doing field work, on health and safety practices.

Work closely and effectively with the wider health and safety team to ensure consistent and effective delivery of health and safety systems, processes, tools and training across the organisation. Create and drive a culture where safety of people comes first.

Duties

• Provide advice and technical assistance to managers and staff on all Health and Safety aspects

• Coach and mentor staff on Health and Safety strategies including inductions, toolbox talks and plans

• Educate field staff and provide full support and assistance

• Support the development of the annual plan and strategies

• Investigate and follow up with incidents, in an outcome focussed manner

• Develop and communicate Health and Safety initiatives to staff

• Identify training programmes / initiatives and deliver in house training seminars and workshops

• Undertake project work as required

Skills and experience

• Relevant qualification in OHS

• Extensive experience as a Health and Safety Advisor or Business Partner

• Prior experience in a science / field-based / high risk environment is preferred

• Working knowledge of NZ health and safety legislation and regulations

• Full and clean class 1 NZ drivers licence

• Full Covid-19 vaccination required

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders

About the company

Our client is focused on the development of New Zealand for New Zealanders. With the aim to develop and protect our environment, they are a pioneer of consultancy services and research on geoscience and earth, the world’s natural resources.

How to apply

If you meet the above criteria and hold a current work visa; NZ residency; NZ / AUS citizenship, we welcome your application.

All applications will be acknowledged electronically in the first instance. If you have any questions, please call Duncan Cooke on 027 584 0066 quoting reference #3511

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