Job description:
Health & Safety Systems Development Advisor
Position PurposeThe purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate the
design, configuration and delivery of Health and Safety systems
for Massey University, including:
New Online Health and Safety Information Systems
Related Health and Safety Management Procedures, Standards
and Guidance Material
Department: Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Location: Flexible
Reports to: Health and Safety Programme Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Delegations: N/A
Job Title:Health and Safety Systems Development Advisor
Key relationships: Health and Safety Programme Manager
Director Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Health, Safety and Emergency Management Advisors
College of Science Safety Team
Health and Safety Representatives
External Vendors and Consultants
Context:
This role fits within the health, safety and wellbeing department, and is a
key part of our strategic aim to improve the visibility, focus and
performance of health and safety across the university.
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Massey core capabilities
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Accountabilities
Accountability 1Delivery of a fit-for-purpose health and safety management system
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Project management of the design, configuration, and implementation
of the system
? Working with key stakeholders to identify workflows and form design
? Working with the vendor to configure, test, and release the online
system
? Ensure that data security is controlled and maintained
? Data integrity issues are identified and resolved systematically
? Managing the rollout and widespread implementation of the system,
including the design and facilitation of training
? Undertake configuration or workflow updates promptly and accurately
? Design and build of dashboards and reporting tools to ensure visibility
of safety information
Accountability 2Development of H&S procedures, standards and guidance material
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Project management of the design, configuration and release of
documents and material
? System and process guidance and documentation is established and
maintained
? Working alongside key stakeholders to ensure that all H&S
procedures, standards and guides are appropriate, workable and
aligned to Massey University’s approach to health and safety
Accountability 3Contribute to health and safety improvements across Massey
University
Participating in the development and implementation of strategies,
plans, and initiatives with the wider health and safety team.
Identifying areas for continuous improvement
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications: ? Tertiary qualifications in health and safety or a related discipline are
desirable
Experience: ? At least 3 years of experience working in health and safety in large
and/or highly complex organisations
? Experience in managing and implementing improvement projects,
preferably those involving online H&S Information Systems
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Capabilities:
Communication • Conducts discussions in a respectful manner that are sincere and
fully expressed
Essential• Develops a clear, complete understanding of needs and problems
through careful listening, probing, reflecting, and summarising
Takes complicated or complex ideas and can communicate them in a
simple and clear manner, both in written and oral form
Health & Safety • Understands modern safety management theory and practices
(Safety I, Safety II, Safety Differently, HOP etc.)
Essential• Can apply these principles to complex processes to simplify and
improve the system for the user
Understands the various elements and processes behind risk and
hazard management, incident management, and investigation
methodology
Keeps up to date with relevant legislative and regulatory updates and
university policies and procedures
Project Management • Can apply project management principles to ensure rapid, yet robust
delivery of objectives
Essential• Clearly articulates timeframes and expectations with stakeholders,
and maintains communication to ensure delivery
Can make decisions quickly and with consideration of available
information
Is adaptable and able to find opportunities to resolve issues or
challenges
Technical Capability • Demonstrates knowledge of, and applies, health and safety
terminology, tools, tactics, principles and practices, as relevant to the
Essentialsuccessful delivery of the role
Understands the role and use of a H&S information system within a
complex organisational environment
Understanding of data analytics and reporting within a health and
safety setting, including the use of appropriate KPIs and metrics
Personal ? Acts in a professional manner at all times, is diplomatic, discrete and
Responsibility tactful
? Demonstrates a high level of integrity, objectivity and reliability
Desirable? Strong attention to detail
? Maintains confidentiality and privacy when dealing with personal
information that may be collected or stored
? Works collaboratively with other members of the team to achieve
common goals and deliver results
? Self-motivated and able to work independently, meets deadlines and
takes ownership and accountability for own results
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Pre-employment checks
Pre-employment
checks: • Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)
Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.
Requirement• Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.
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