Principal Advisor Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Make history with us
As New Zealand’s environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of Aotearoa.
Our People and Capability Group is responsible for leading and delivering programmes of work that support strategic objectives which strengthen EPA’s capability, capacity and culture.
We are looking for a highly experienced, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Principal Advisor to lead our health, safety and wellbeing programme and accelerate our HS&W maturity.
The opportunity
The Principal Advisor Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) will work with all levels of the business and explore HS&W opportunities. The role partners with senior leaders and the EPA Board to set the direction for Health, Safety and Wellbeing, and will deliver a comprehensive suite of initiatives, hazard and risk management, governance reporting and audits.
This role is pivotal in leading the response to keep staff safe and well during the current pandemic and any other emergencies, while providing advice to Senior Management. The Principal Advisor ensures EPA people working in the field are safe and well while executing our regulatory responsibilities for Hazardous Substances, the Exclusive Economic Zone, Resource Management and during public engagement activities.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has a flexible working style, fantastic organisational skills, and is excellent at building and maintaining relationships.
Other skills and qualifications include:
Formal qualification in a health & safety discipline (or working towards one) and Professional Membership Registration including an active professional development plan.
Experience working at a governance level, advising senior leadership and board.
Strong coaching and mentoring experience
Practical experience delivering HSW programmes and initiatives in a government or multi-disciplinary organisation.
Proven experience developing and delivering HSW management plan for a regulatory agency or related environment.
Experience assessing complex health & safety issues, considering options, risk, benefits and mitigation strategies and making informed decisions.
Experience and proven track record of developing and delivery HSW Strategies and supporting programmes of work.
Experience with the SafePlus programme and use of robust action plans aimed at supporting continuous improvement, health, safety and wellbeing maturity and success.
Strong problem solving skills including the ability to think laterally and communicate effectively.
A proven ability to effectively handle competing priorities and tight timeframes with sound judgement, professionalism and integrity.
What we can offer you
This is a permanent full-time position based in our central city offices on Lambton Quay. The role provides plenty of variety, interesting and challenging opportunities, working with colleagues focused on making a difference.
Some of the benefits of working with us include the opportunity to take up on-site weekly Māori language lessons and regular workshops to develop staff understanding and appreciation of Te Aō Māori; talks on a variety of topics from fascinating internal speakers; and a range of clubs and groups, from gardening to adventure running, that cater to the diverse interests of our people.
We also offer our people extra leave on top of the standard legislative requirements.
How to apply
For a copy of the job description and to apply check out the careers section of our website at www.epa.govt.nz. Or please contact Julia Holman, Recruitment Advisor julia.holman@epa.govt.nz
Applications close 5pm Friday 14 May 2021
