Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity established on 1 July 2017 under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017. The role of our new organisation is to reduce unwanted fires, respond to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters and support increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be:

We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika
We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga
We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga
We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga

Our employee benefits include matched KiwiSaver employer contributions of up to 6%, life and income protection insurance for eligible employees, and a wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself.

About the role:

The safety, health and wellbeing of our people is critical for Fire and Emergency New Zealand to achieve its operational and organisational goals.  As an accredited employer under the ACC Accredited Employer Programme, Fire and Emergency set high standards in policies, practices and programmes to reduce the risk of injury and illness to their people and others.

The Region Safety, Health & Wellbeing Advisor plays an integral part in helping manage that risk by providing quality, timely and accurate advice, support and services to regional and district management teams across the Te Ihu region, to enable them to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities.

Working closely with other members of the Safety, Health & Wellbeing team in the Te Ihu region, the role actively engages with others to influence and develop safety, health and wellbeing processes, communications and materials to support all Fire and Emergency personnel.

This role is covered by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, with effect from 28 February 2022. This means that it is a requirement that this role is undertaken by a fully vaccinated person (or a person who holds a valid exemption issued by the Director-General of Health).

What you'll bring to the role:

• A minimum of 3-5 years in a Safety Health and Wellbeing Advisor or Coordinator role
• Experience working in an operational organisation
• Confidence and strength in interpersonal and written communications at varying organisational levels
• Experience working alongside managers and a demonstrated ability to establish trusted relationships
• Understanding and familiarity with ACC Accredited Employer Programme and audit standards
• Relevant health and safety tertiary qualification (or working towards)
• Experience in supporting the design and implementation of safety, health & wellbeing initiatives or programmes
• Ability to analyse, interpret and report on data and identify recommendations
• Proven experience in assessing and conveying information and ideas clearly and accurately in a way that meets the needs of the audience
• A demonstrated people-centric approach.

So if you're looking for chance to use and strengthen your health and safety technical skills in an organisation dedicated to helping our communities, then we'll provide you with a unique opportunity to utilise your knowledge within a supportive team