Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Partner with leaders across DOC to strengthen critical risk management, build capability, and help create safer outcomes for people working to protect Aotearoa's natural heritage$93,656.00 - $126,500.00X2 permanent full time opportunities, Rotorua or Palmerston North location preferred - flexible work location options across Aotearoa Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao T&#363roa DOC is strengthening its Health, Safety and Security function to better support our people, manage critical risks, and build organisational resilience with a risk-informed and people-centred approach that focuses on learning, prevention, system stewardship, and partnership.

These roles offer a unique opportunity to help shape how DOC supports its people, safeguards its operations, and delivers conservation outcomes across Aotearoa. M&#333 te t&#363ranga | About the role Protecting Aotearoa's unique natural places starts with protecting the people who work in them. We're looking for experienced health and safety practitioners who can provide trusted advice, practical support, and strategic guidance across a diverse and operationally complex organisation.

As a Senior Advisor Health and Safety, you'll partner with Deputy Directors-General, Directors, Managers and frontline teams to strengthen health, safety and wellbeing outcomes. You'll support critical risk management, lead assurance and verification activities, contribute to incident investigations and organisational learning, and drive the implementation of national programmes and initiatives that build capability across DOC.

The position will be focussed on: Provide expert health, safety and wellbeing advice and support to assigned business portfolios and leaders. Lead and support critical risk management, verification activities, assurance reviews and bowtie analysis. Support incident management, investigations, organisational learning and regulator engagement.

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of health, safety and security systems, standards and programmes. Deliver training, workshops, learning activities and leadership engagement to strengthen organisational capability. Click here for the Role Description Ng&#257 p&#363kenga me ng&#257 wheako | Skills and experience We are keen to hear from you, if you have; A Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) and significant health and safety practitioner experience.

Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and contemporary risk management practices. Experience leading or supporting investigations, learning teams and assurance activities. Expertise in critical risk management and implementation of effective controls. Ability to influence, coach and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into practical advice. Experience developing and improving systems, programmes or organisational practicesA collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement and organisational learning. Full NZ drivers licence and ability to travel for work as required He aha ng&#257 p&#257inga m&#333u?

| What's in it for you? DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default. We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.

Want to know more? Tonoa inai&#257nei | Apply now Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We're unable 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'll try to accommodate.

Salary: $93,656.00 - $126,500.00, depending on skills and experience., depending on skills and experience. Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment. Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.' R&#257 whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

This advert may close early, so please apply promptly Me he p&#257tai an&#333, whakap&#257 mai | For further enquiries, please contact Emily Blokker, Senior Recruitment Advisor [email protected] Please note, we're unable to accept applications via email or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.