Safety Advisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting RNZAF Base Whenuapai in all workplace safety related matters, and advising on the day-to-day implementation of the workplace safety component of the NZDF Safety Management System and Service specific safety requirements.

The purpose is to maximise operational effectiveness whilst ensuring legislative compliance through advocating for best practice.  

As the Safety Advisor, you will also be responsible for the following:

• Actively promoting a proactive health and safety culture throughout the organisation.
• Assisting units to identify and evaluate hazards, and to control risks, including using appropriateinformation management systems.
• Recommending, developing, and implementing policy, strategies, and procedures necessary for health and safety legislative compliance across workplaces.
• Conducting regular safety education programmes in liaison with the Directorate of Safety, Single Services and Portfolios in support of wider NZDF policy.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

As the ideal candidate, you will have 5+ years' experience in a Safety role in a complex and well-regulated industry. You will bring an up to date working knowledge of NZ legislation (and published impending changes) and the confidence to bring about real tangible change to the people and place around you.

You will possess bring the following qualities:

• A thorough working knowledge of all relevant occupational health and safety legislation, including hazardous substances.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate confidently and professionally with a wide range of people including senor leaders and managers.

You need to have a Class 1 Full Driver's Licence.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. We're recognised for our efforts; being Rainbow Tick Certified, holding a Gender Tick Advanced Accreditation. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close on Tuesday 9 April 2024.

Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note:

• All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
• Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.

NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.

NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Low level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.