• Work for New Zealand’s number one provider of public health services
• Opportunity to make a real difference
• Grafton Location

If you want to play an important role in supporting the future health needs of our community - then this is your opportunity. Auckland District Health Board is undertaking the largest Facilities Infrastructure Remediation Programme (FIRP) for any DHB in NZ, whilst maintaining business as usual maintenance activities. We are now looking for an experienced and highly motivated Health & Safety professional to join our innovative and multi-disciplined team to ensure that Health and Safety is implemented during all projects Facilities are engaged in.

If you're great at what you do and want to make a real difference - do your life's best work with us at Auckland DHB, where every minute of every day matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Health and Safety professional to make their mark within a huge organisation where no two days are the same. This critical position sits within the Facilities and Development team and will be responsible for promoting, engaging and influencing health and safety. You will play a key role in driving the improvement in safety culture working with our large (maintenance and construction) subcontractor workforce across our sites.


You’ll possess a well-developed ability to work professionally with a range of internal and external stakeholders and be able to influence the continuous improvement of our safety culture at all levels. We know you’ll be easy to get along with, proactive, service driven and be able to meet the demands of a fast-paced role in a diverse environment with ease.

You will have hands-on experience in developing and implementing strategies and policies that will help achieve our goal of being the best at what we do! Your knowledge of effective contractor management, current legislation, audit standards, and H&S best practice will be paramount.

You will likely have come from a large, campus type environment or diverse organisation where dealing with complexity is the norm.

You'll need to be fully conversant with NZ's H&S legislation (including the HSWA Asbestos Regulations 2016) with proven practical experience of at least 7 years in a similar working environment.

• Relevant Health and Safety tertiary qualification
• Expert knowledge of current NZ legislation
• Demonstrated and significant H&S Management experience with a proven level of professional credibility
• Proven experience in creating a proactive safety behavioural culture
• Demonstrated capability in working with and influencing contractors, Senior Leadership and Managers
• Highly organised and solutions focused with an eye for continuous improvement
• Great problem solving skills with an innovative approach
• Motivated, influential and enthusiastic personality with exceptional people management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return, we can reward you with a competitive salary, five weeks annual leave and a unique and supportive working environment. This is a permanent full-time position based at our Grafton office.

If you are keen to make a difference and have the experience needed to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you!

If you need any further information about this position, please contact Tania TeWake, Recruitment Coordinator at TTeWake@adhb.govt.nz

To submit application, click on the Apply link below or visit http://www.careers.adhb.govt.nz/ and enter job number CEN09712

Applications close: Monday 7th January 2019

Auckland DHB is committed to the application of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and its intent to improve the safety of all children. This position is a not a Children’s Worker as defined by the Act.

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