Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Join Us at New Plymouth District Council
Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu

Who are we? - Ko wai mātou?

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is shaping the future of our district. We’re here to serve our community and create a place where people love to live, work and visit. Guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we’re committed to building strong partnerships that respect and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.

Innovation, sustainability and collaboration drive everything we do as we deliver services and initiatives that support our vision: a thriving, connected and future-focused district.

At Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu, we’re proud to be an inclusive, dynamic organisation that values people, creativity and progress. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and being part of something bigger, this is the place for you.

The opportunity - Te āheinga

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join our team on a nine-month fixed-term contract, covering parental leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture across NPDC.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for establishing and maintaining the highest standards of health and safety performance, ensuring our people, contractors and community go home safe and well each day.

You’ll provide trusted expertise on the practical implementation of our corporate health, safety and wellbeing policies and processes, and act as a key advisor to leaders across the organisation.

If you thrive in a role where your work truly makes a difference, enjoy building collaborative relationships and are passionate about embedding safe and supportive workplace practices, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities - Ngā haepapa matua

• Provide health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) expertise and advice
• Ensure NPDC is actively managing its HSW hazards and risks
• Communicate clearly and influence a wide range of stakeholders to adopt safe practices
• Resolve complex HSW issues, recommending appropriate courses of action to address compliance and legislative matters
• Incorporate NPDC’s core corporate HSW policies and procedures into operational and strategic decision making
• Monitor, manage and report on NPDC’s critical risks and assurance programmes
• Support the HSW Lead in preparing and undertaking health and safety auditing and compliance-related activities
• Accurately record and document all decisions, recommendations and resolutions
• Support the HSW Business Partners as appropriate, especially in high-risk or major incidents

Essential skills and experience - Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

• Relevant tertiary qualification - degree or diploma
• Minimum five years’ work experience in a health and safety role
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of current New Zealand health and safety legislation
• Ability to understand and apply appropriate health and safety principles to operational activities
• Understanding of occupational health and injury management practices and processes
• Good understanding of safety management systems
• Ability to challenge ‘mental models’ in a positive and constructive way to drive change and new thinking
• Some knowledge of relevant HR policies and procedures
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships
• High level of computer competency, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and make decisions as required

What we offer - Ngā Ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we’re not just offering jobs - we’re building careers and creating a workplace where people thrive.

When you join us, you’ll discover:

• Clear career pathways to help you grow and succeed
• Learning and development opportunities to keep you ahead of the game
• Support for personal and professional growth so you can be your best self
• Our People’s Package designed around five key pillars: Wellbeing, Development, Benefits, Culture and Recognition

Because at NPDC, it’s not just about what you do - it’s about who you become.

You can expect to start in this nine-month fixed-term, full-time role with a salary of between $112,646 - $121,406 per annum.

Why join us? - Ngā hua o tō hono mai?

Your wellbeing matters to us. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where your contributions are valued and celebrated. Together, we’re shaping a vibrant future for New Plymouth - one step, one idea, one achievement at a time.

Applications close Sunday, 15 March 2026

Be part of a council that values people, culture and opportunity.

Me tūhono mai koe kia tautoko i te Ngāmotu o āpōpō

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.