Safety & Training Advisor
Port Otago Group’s business comprises a regional container terminal, bulk port activities, cruise and property investment and development. We service South Canterbury, Otago, and Southland, working with customers to streamline their supply chains. Our culture is hands-on, safety focused and encourages continuous improvement.
We are looking for an experienced, down to earth and driven Safety & Training Advisor to join our Safety team based in Port Chalmers, Dunedin.
About the role:
Reporting directly through to our Head of Safety, our Safety & Training Advisor will be a champion who can provide both safety and training support to our internal and external customers, ensuring a priority focus on safe work practices and striving to keep our people safe.
Day to day you will prepare and deliver quality skill-based safety training modules to ensure all Port Otago workers are competent, confident, and safe within their roles. You will also undertake regular workplace inspection/audits and take appropriate action to remove/manage hazards/risks that are identified within our workplace. Furthermore, you will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safety and regulatory compliance, assist in the development and delivery of standard operating procedures, as well as drive continuous improvement projects aligned with the companies’ priorities.
About you
You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team who thrive working in a fast-paced and often reactive environment. You’ll be the type of person who loves getting stuck in to solve problems in a practical way, and who is a master of juggling multiple priorities. But above all else you’ll have a positive attitude, resilience in stacks and plenty of initiative.
You will have the following Key Attributes:

• A true passion for Health & Safety – not afraid to speak up, lead by example and act immediately if something is wrong!
• Proven safety focus and experience in training development/delivery within an operational role, including experience with designing training materials
• New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4) is desirable
• Trainer & Assessor Qualifications
• Group facilitation skills
• Exposure and understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to quickly form strong working relationships.
• A self-starter who brings a proactive and flexible approach to their work.
• Strong organisation skills with ability to multi-task and to also plan ahead and forecast
• Well-developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of computer proficiency and be able to demonstrate competency in standard office applications e.g., MS Excel and preparing reports

While the port industry has traditionally attracted men, times are changing. We strongly encourage women to apply and investigate this opportunity.
What’s in it for you?
In return, you can look forward to working for a successful company which prides itself on continually striving to improve performance; this enables our people to make a contribution that makes a difference and for us to reward our people for their contributions. Not to mention the great views of the Otago Harbour from your workplace!
You will also be entitled to comprehensive health insurance cover for you, your partner, and any dependent children, as well as a 7% employer superannuation contribution.
A contribution towards relocation costs to Dunedin are also on offer for our successful candidate if you will be relocating outside of Dunedin.
Heads up:

• This is typically a Monday to Friday position, but as the Port operates 24/7, occasionally some flexibility is required
• A full clean NZ Drivers licence is essential
• A high standard of safety - not afraid to speak up
• You must be able to pass Ministry of Justice, ACC checks and a medical which includes a drug and alcohol test as part of our recruitment process
• Random drug and alcohol testing

How do I apply?
Please apply online via our Port Otago Careers website www.portotago.co.nz/careers to ensure our Port Otago Application Form is completed. Please ensure that you include a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 3 November 2024.