Health & Safety Advisor
Frog Recruitment ·www.frogrecruitment.co.nz
Apply directTe whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Join a values-led, not-for-profit organisation supporting older New Zealanders across a network of care homes. This newly created role is an opportunity to strengthen health, safety and wellbeing practices, build capability and help create safer outcomes for employees, residents and contractors.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
Sitting within the People & Culture team, you’ll provide practical health, safety and wellbeing advice and support across a multi-site environment. A key focus will be ACC and injury management, alongside incident and near-miss management, risk management, wellbeing initiatives and reporting. You’ll use data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement, working closely with managers and Health & Safety Representatives to turn insights into practical action. As the role develops, you’ll also spend time across care homes, building capability and supporting consistent health and safety practices.
Ngā kawenga | Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support ACC cases, injury management and safe, sustainable return-to-work plans
- Partner with managers to identify, assess and manage workplace health and safety risks
- Strengthen incident and near-miss reporting, investigations and corrective actions
- Analyse injury, incident and health and safety trends to identify opportunities for improvement
- Support Health & Safety Representatives and managers to build capability and confidence
- Coordinate wellbeing initiatives and support ongoing wellbeing activities
- Keep up to date with health and safety legislation and support appropriate policy and system updates
- Provide meaningful health, safety and wellbeing reporting and insights to leaders and governance groups
He aha koe e whiwhi ai? | What’s in it for you?
You’ll join a supportive, values-led organisation in a newly created role where you can make a practical contribution across health, safety and wellbeing.
- $85,000–$100,000 + KiwiSaver
- Flexible start and finish times
- Potential to work from home once established in the role
- Option to work from care home locations
- Wellbeing and living costs vouchers
- Wellbeing support for employees and their families
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills & Experience
- Solid health and safety advisory experience, including risk management, corrective actions and improving health and safety systems
- Working knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and WorkSafe guidance
- Understanding of ACC and workplace injury management processes
- Experience analysing health and safety data and trends to inform practical improvements
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across different stakeholder groups
- Multi-site experience is valuable; healthcare or aged-care exposure is an advantage but not essential
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
At people2people, Edge Recruitment and Frog Recruitment, we welcome everyone and encourage people to be their authentic selves. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruitment consultant so we can support your needs.
#LI-PROMOTED [#Frog Recruitment]Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Health & Safety Advisor role?
Frog Recruitment is hiring for the Health & Safety Advisor position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Health & Safety Advisor job located?
The Health & Safety Advisor role with Frog Recruitment is based in Ellerslie, NZ.
What does the Health & Safety Advisor role pay?
Frog Recruitment lists the Health & Safety Advisor role at up to NZD 100,000 per year.
Is the Health & Safety Advisor role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Frog Recruitment.
What experience level is the Health & Safety Advisor role?
The Health & Safety Advisor position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Health & Safety Advisor role at Frog Recruitment?
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