Our Infrastructure Operations Group is looking for a health and safety coordinator to help support a safety culture of ‘no regrets’.

This role also includes leading the improvement of the Permit to Work process to ensure risks are Identified, Controlled and Monitored in a consistent and agreed manner for Infrastructure Operations.

You will also be responsible for:

- Ensuring all physical and contractor work site audits and inspections, are scheduled, and completed.

- Complete desktop audits to ensure compliance against both internal and regulatory processes.

- All non-compliances from audits are reported, monitored, tracked and with agreed actions in place.

- Coaching and mentoring of Infrastructure Operations staff to ensure actions are addressed in a timely manner and escalated through to the appropriate channels when necessary.

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Health & Safety qualifications or 5+ years’ experience in a health and safety role at an industrial multi hazard site.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

- Can work across a number of work areas and be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the organization.

- Ability to mentor and coach staff

We can offer you:

- Competitive salary which is negotiable based on experience

- Flexible working including some work form home where it aligns with the business needs

- On-going learning and development

- Relocation allowance to move locally

- Free Medical Insurance

Email us at recruitmentrequest@hcc.govt.nz for a copy of the position description.

Hamilton City Council is committed to becoming the leading community-focused Council, so Hamilton’s full potential is unlocked making it the best place to live.

If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love to hear from you. Make it happen and apply online today!

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates may be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol assessments, credit check and a Ministry of Justice or Police vetting check.

We will only collect personal information from you, or any relevant agencies with your consent, in accordance with our obligations in the Privacy Act 2020, which are to only undertake pre-employment screening checks relevant to the specific duties and functions of the role being advertised. The types of checks we conduct will vary depending on the role.

Hamilton City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Please note this role is being sourced directly and we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies. Due to border restrictions, only people who are already eligible to live and work in New Zealand should apply. Evidence will be required.

Applications close: 22 January 2023.