Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing business as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor based in Highbrook, Auckland. You will be part of a fun and collaborative team driving proactive engagement and continuous improvement across all aspects of Health, Safety and Wellbeing.

Reporting to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager - Group Services , you will support a diverse risk portfolio including corporate office, sales, site services, recycling, catering, and warehousing operations. You will build strong relationships based on trust and collaboration, working alongside a supportive team to provide Health, Safety and Wellbeing leadership, guidance and support across the business unit.

About You

To succeed in this role, you need to be passionate about people and ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing. You will have strong relationship building skills, be self-motivated and dependable. You will be able to communicate clearly and concisely to different audiences, with a keen desire to learn and grow. A good sense of humour and the ability to have a laugh is also a must!

Skills and Experience 

• At least 2 years of experience in a Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) role, ideally within a large-scale industry.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or recognised HSW certification is preferred, but not essential.
• Good working knowledge of applicable HSW legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience in incident investigation, hazardous substance management, and contractor management is highly desirable, but not essential.

You will have the following key skills

• A true passion for people and their Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to collaborate with, influence and engage others to drive understanding and proactive change
• Excellent organisation skills, including the ability to work independently without direct supervision and also as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Employee Benefits

• Discretionary Bi-annual profit share
• Employee share purchase scheme
• Life, critical illness, and income protection Insurance
• Discounted health insurance
• Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare products
• Generous paid parental leave
• Five Onsite cafeterias with food ‘at cost’ price
• Active social clubs & community groups
• Onsite Occupational Health Clinic
• Highbrook location with easy motorway access
• Free onsite parking
• Beautiful campus in a park-like setting with open green spaces

About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally. We are an iconic New Zealand company with a consistent growth strategy ensuring an expanding range of innovative devices for use in respiratory care, acute care and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at [email protected]

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your career and make a difference. If the above sounds like the next challenge for you, apply now.

Requisition ID: 4771 
Posting end date: ​11/10/2024