Health And Safety Advisor

Napier Port is the gateway for goods flowing in and out of Central New Zealand and is at the heart of the Hawke’s Bay economy. We are driven to find better answers for our importers and exporters by leveraging technology, innovation, and the capability of our people.
We’re passionate about the safety of our people and are committed to all people going home safely every day. Reflecting a people focus, Health and Safety sits within our Culture and Community Team, alongside Human Resources, Communications and Payroll.
We’re currently looking for an additional Health and Safety Advisor to join our Health and Safety Team. Reporting to the General Manager Culture and Community, the Advisor will work in partnership with managers, staff and the wider port community to lead Health and Safety.
The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced practitioner who is a team player -applying their expertise to both operational and strategic priorities. We’re looking for someone who can deliver outcomes on key projects as well support operational health and safety.
Key priorities include:
Lead and/or co-ordinate core Health and Safety initiatives and processes e.g. Health and Safety Committees, accident and incident investigations, risk assessments, audits etc.
Initiate and lead industry best practice health and safety across the port
Contribute to core health and safety management processes e.g. risk, assurance, auditing, planning, and reporting
Championing a safety culture, in line with the Health and Safety management framework.
Provide education and support managers, employees, contractors and other PCBU’s on health and safety best practice
Operational on call duties will also be required on a shared rostered basis
The successful candidate will have a minimum of Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health and/or a NZISM Technician grading as well as experience in Health and Safety management and practice (preferably in a NZ operational environment), strong project delivery skills combined with relationship management and be a safety champion and leader.
If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit an online application today.