Health and Safety Advisor
- Are you passionate about the health and wellbeing of our community?
- Do you thrive in a fast-paced work environment?
About the organisation:
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the
community for over 30 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the
health and wellbeing of Whānau and community.
About the role:
We are looking for a proactive Health and Safety Advisor to
support the development and continuous improvement of He Waka Tapu health and
safety systems and practices (FTE 0.8 – 32 hours per week).
The role works across the organisation to promote a safe,
healthy, and culturally responsive working environment that aligns with
legislative requirements, Kaupapa Māori values, and organisational priorities.
The key priorities of the role include:
- Support and contribute to the implementation
and ongoing improvement of organisational health and safety systems,
policies and procedures.
- Monitor organisational compliance with the
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and other relevant legislation,
standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain health and safety registers,
documentation, corrective actions, and reporting systems.
- Assist with the coordination and monitoring of
organisational audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
- Incident management, risk reduction and
reporting.
- Provide practical health and safety advice and
support to managers and kaimahi, including supporting them to identify,
assess and manage workplace hazards and risks.
About you:
Successful applicants will have:
- At least 5 years of experience in a health and
safety, compliance, or advisory related role.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Health and
Safety at Work Act 2015 and associated regulations.
- Relevant health and safety qualification
- Able
to undertake investigations into incidents and accidents as required.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to
detail and accuracy.
- Understanding of Te Ao Māori.
- Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and
culturally safe practice requirements.
- Competency in Microsoft Office Suite and
organisational systems.
- Ability to identify issues and support practical solutions and
continuous improvement activities.
Benefits and perks
- Ongoing
professional development and training
- Free
gym membership
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Life
Insurance
- Hauora
leave as per company policy
- Kaimahi
wellbeing connection days
Our Culture
Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whanau
Working together for the wellbeing of family
Our services are delivered using a kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua
(spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whānau (family
well-being).
Manaakitanga
We are respectful and show
generosity and care for others, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced
Whānaungatanga
We build relationships through
shared experiences and working together
Rangatiratanga
We lead by inspiring others to see
what is possible
Whakākoako
We all learn
For further information about the
work that we do, check out our organisation online at http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz
If you wish to apply, please
attach your CV and a cover letter to your application. Please note that
applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to
close the job early, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
If you have any pātai about the
role, please contact Tyler Aukusitino at Tyler@hewakatapu.org.nz
Please note that Applicants for this position
should have the legal right to work in New Zealand and a full driver’s license.
