Health and Safety Advisor at NZ Defence Force, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Health and Safety Advisor (HAS) is directly responsible to the Operations Manager for providing technical support, guidance, and advice on all Health and Safety matters, Hazardous Substances compliance, and bio-security inspections.

Duties for this role will include:

• The preparation and provision of training in safety, health, environmental protection, and Hazardous Substances management;
• Conducting thorough accident/incident investigations, producing clear and accurate reports, and demonstrating effective follow-up actions to achieve the aim of eliminating repeat accidents/incidents; and
• Assisting Depot Managers with the coordination of unplanned facilities works, including contractors on site to ensure Health and Safety compliance.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will possess application of all regulatory requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (as well as related Regulations, Codes of Practice, and Guides).

In addition to this, the successful candidate will also possess:

• Familiarity of commercial and other Government Safety, Health, Environmental protection, and Hazardous Substances compliance policy documentation and framework;
• Previous experience in an on-job OH&S role; and
• Formal civilian or military H&S training or course qualification.

Mō mātou | About Us

The Health and Safety Advisor is an integral part of the Defence Munitions Management Group (DMMG). DMMG is responsible for the delivery of all depot level logistic functions associated with the safe procurement, introduction into service, inventory management, storage, maintenance, distribution and disposal of all NZDF ammunition, explosives, and associated non-explosive stores.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped, and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice. 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.

In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family.
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year.
• Free onsite parking and great nearby amenities.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.

Applications close on Monday 6 February 2023.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Low level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.