Senior Health & Safety Adviser

Hawke's Bay
$101,162-142,816 per year
Contract
Full-time

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Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Lead health and safety for a major prison redevelopment project
Work closely with contractors and senior leaders in a high-impact role
18-month fixed-term opportunity

Mō te tūnga | About the roleWe're looking for a Senior Health and Safety Adviser to support the redevelopment of Hawke's Bay Regional Prison as part of the Accelerated Capacity Programme. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a major public infrastructure project from the ground up.You'll lead health and safety due diligence across all stages of the programme, manage reporting and assurance activities, oversee risk assessments and Safety in Design processes, and build strong relationships with contractors and partners to strengthen health and safety practices.This role reports to the Principal Adviser H&S (IDA and Health Services), with a dotted line to the Programme Manager, Accelerated Capacity Programme.Role details:

Preferred locations: Hawke's Bay or Wellington (nationwide applicants considered)
Full NZ Driver Licence required
Travel to Hawke's Bay Regional Prison will be required, potentially 1-2 days/week for the first 2-3 months, plus occasional travel to Wellington (depending on candidate location)

Mōu | About youYou're a proactive and pragmatic H&S professional with experience in project environments and preferably infrastructure. You thrive in fast-paced settings, can manage complex health and safety requirements, and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceSuccessful applicants will have the following skills and experience:

Experience in a significant risk environment.
Experience in construction and infrastructure environments or projects.
Strong technical knowledge of H&S legislation and best practice.
Proven ability to engage across all levels as a trusted H&S adviser.
Experience delivering H&S systems including risk management and Safety in Design.
Experience in high security environments is an advantage.
Strong stakeholder management skills

Strong business writing and reading comprehension skills are essential. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a sample of written work.You'll also have relevant work experience, a tertiary qualification in Health & Safety, and ideally be a member of a professional body such as IOSH, NZISM or HASANZ.Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe midpoint of the salary range is $119,013 and the full range (85%-120%) is $101,162 - $142,816. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Mō mātou | About usJoin Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our strategy.We value in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.Tono ināianei | Apply NowTo submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.Applications close on: Sunday 14th SeptemberIf you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact , or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

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