Senior Regional Health and Safety Advisor | Kaitohu Haumaru me te Hauora Mātāmua ā-Rohe
Diverse role, support leaders to embed health & safety systems, processes & positive culture into their mahi, that spans mountains to the sea & everything in between
$93,656.00 - $126,500.00
Permanent full time,Dunedin locationpreferred - will consider other locations within Eastern South Island and Southern SouthIsland
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | TeOrangao teAo Tūroa
Mōtetūranga| About the role
The Senior Regional Health and Safety Advisor is part of our National Health, Safety and Security team supporting operations teams within an allocatedgeographical territory, as well as nationally distributed teams.
You will provideexpert technical advice to support, coach and mentor Directors and Managers to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities, enabling staff to uphold safe behaviours and enhance a proactive safety culture. These roles also contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment by supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of workplace health and safety systems and processes.
As this is a regional role, covering a specific allocatedgeographic territory, some travel within these regions is involved.
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Please note the team are towards the final stages of a Change process and there may be some minor changes to the role title/description post change process.
Ngāpūkengame ngāwheako| Skills and experience
If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:
Five plus years of experience in Health and Safety in a complex/ high riskworkplace with a strong collaborative approach to your working style, including the ability to influence others to achieve positive health and safety outcomes
Wide ranging technical knowledge of health and safety management systems, with a particular focus on critical risk
Problem solver who delivers practical solutions whilst being flexible and adaptable in adjusting your style to work effectively with different people
Ability to work under pressure, here can be times when the workload will be fast-paced and highly varied, so the ability to work well under pressure is a must
Excellent collaboration skills to work cohesively with others in the wider Health and Safety Team, such as the wellbeing, injury management, and occupational health disciplines to deliver well-rounded outputs
A relevant tertiary qualification in Workplace Health and Safety Management or similar is a must. Membership to a health and safety professional body e.g. NZ Institute of Safety Management, HASANZ etc is desirable
Strong knowledge and understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Current full New Zealand driver licence
He aha ngāpāingamōu? | What’sin it for you?
DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’redriven by our valuesand behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.
We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahiacross Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.
Tonoa inaiānei| Apply now
Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’reunable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’lltry to accommodate.
Salary: $93,656.00 - $126,500.00, depending on skills and experience.
Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that coversthe duration of employment.
Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rāwhakakapi| Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly
Me he pātaianō, whakapāmai | For further enquiries, please contactPrue Fothergill, [email protected]