Health & Safety Consultant - fixed term contractor | 2-3 days per week | Auckland or Canterbury
About Tend Health
Tend Health is New Zealand's largest primary healthcare network, operating 24 medical centres with 140,000+ enrolled patients. Following rapid growth through strategic acquisitions, we're implementing a comprehensive Health & Safety Culture Maturity Programme to establish systematic H&S frameworks across our network.
The opportunity
We're seeking an experienced, HASANZ-registered H&S professional to support the delivery of our 6-month maturity improvement programme as an independent contractor.
Position details
Duration: 6 months (potential for extension based on performance)
Hours: 2-3 days per week (16-24 hours)
Location: Auckland or Canterbury based with some travel to clinics
Start: Immediate upon agreement of terms
What you'll support
Delivery On Phase 1 (Months 1-3) - Critical Risk Foundation:
- Systematic risk assessments across integrated clinic locations
- Standardised controls for critical healthcare risks (workplace violence, manual handling, hazardous substances, clinical emergencies, infection control, psychosocial hazards)
- Consolidated risk register with consistent methodology
- Enhanced incident response framework with explicit H&S integration
Phase 2 (Months 4-6) - System Implementation:
- H&S policies and procedures standardised across all locations
- Training and competency framework with role-specific requirements
- H&S performance dashboard for executive and board reporting HSR appointment and consultation framework implementation
Essential requirements
- HASANZ registration and NZISM Professional accreditation
- Minimum 5 years' H&S advisory experience in senior roles
- Primary healthcare or healthcare sector experience preferred
- Proven track record in multi-site H&S system development
- Strong knowledge of HSWA 2015 and regulatory compliance requirements
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and change management skills
Desirable requirements
- Experience with H&S culture maturity assessments and improvement programmes
- Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety integration
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of ACC and workplace injury management
What we offer
- Competitive day rate reflecting healthcare specialisation
- Travel allowance for multi-site work
- Opportunity to make tangible impact across large primary care network
- Potential for contract extension based on programme success
- Flexible working arrangements within clinic operational requirements
Application process
Please submit:
- CV highlighting relevant H&S experience
- Cover letter addressing specific experience with
- Multi-site healthcare risk management H&S system implementation in primary care environments
- Working with clinical and operational leadership teams - Two professional references from healthcare sector roles
- Evidence of current HASANZ registration and professional accreditation.
Applications close 24 May 2026.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter to sasha.mitchell@tend.nz