New Zealand Job Openings

Chorus NZ Limited

Health & Safety Advisor

Auckland

FULL TIME

October 17, 2024

Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering Aotearoa’s digital future with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose; Unleashing potential through connectivity. Enabling better futures for Aotearoa.

Te Momo Tūranga | Contract: Permanent

Te Wāhi | Where: Wellington or Auckland

Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring: We are looking for additional support for our Chorus Business Resilience Team who look after Health & Safety, Business Continuity and Quality Management.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

As the Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll be the go-to person for all things health and safety, serving as a crucial resource for employees at all levels. In this role, you’ll work closely with our operational and people leaders, providing practical advice on Health & Safety best practices and making sure we’re in line with all the relevant laws and regulations. You will be focusing on our asset management maturity journey; this role is critical to provide business partnering, advice, support & capability to ensure implementation and management of effective safety plans, systems and assurance over our property and network assets.

In this role, you’ll assess our current Health & Safety practices and identify areas where we can improve. You’ll keep up with industry trends and changes in regulations, helping our property and asset leaders understand how these affect their teams and operations, and your insights will be key in shaping our approach to Health & Safety, fostering a culture of proactive risk management.

You’ll also dive into creating and refining operational documents like safety protocols and training materials. Collaborating with different departments, you’ll contribute to annual plans that tie into our business strategy, ensuring our Health & Safety goals support our overall objectives. This focus on continuous improvement will help us create a safer, more productive workplace.

Your expertise will also extend to conducting training sessions and workshops, equipping employees with the knowledge and skills they need to prioritise safety in their daily activities. By promoting open communication and a sense of accountability, you’ll empower everyone to take ownership of their role in maintaining a safe work environment.

Overall, your role as Health & Safety Advisor will be pivotal in ensuring that our commitment to health and safety is woven into the fabric of our organisational culture, leading to enhanced performance and well-being for all employees.

Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your Experience

Success in this role hinges on your positive attitude and eagerness to learn! While your mindset is key, we are also looking for someone with the below experience:

A New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4) or working towards this qualification is highly desirable.
Proven experience (3-5 years) in Health and Safety within a large, complex organisation.
Strong influencing and engagement skills, particularly with operational management.
Technical writing experience related to Health and Safety documentation.
Strong ability in developing, coaching and mentoring internal stakeholders in Health and Safety responsibilities and good practice.
Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively
Expertise in delivering Health & Safety technical and legal advice for a large and complex organisation with a similar risk profile.
Experience in overseeing or leading high potential incident investigations.
An integral part of this role is connection to what is happening out in the field so this role will include some travel across the motu.

Mō mātou | About us

It’s all about our culture, our people say it’s one of the best around. We’re proud of that. With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance.

We are on an exciting journey of becoming a more adaptive organisation in the way we are structured and the way we work so your growth mindset, curiosity and enthusiasm to learn will make you feel right at home.

Nōu te mana | Work your way

9-5 not working for you? That’s ok. We encourage you to find ways to work flexibly. If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Flex@Chorus Sweet Spot!

He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi. We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please let us know of any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider in order to support you with your application.

Come and join us, apply today.

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