The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

• Lead improvement of Health, Safety & Risk Practices
• Advise train and engage
• Wellington based – Fixed Term Contract – until 30 June 2025.

Support the delivery of effective and safe international development cooperation!

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This role is within the Development Capability and Insights (DCI) Division, part of our Pacific and Development Group (PDG). The Practice, Quality and Capability (PQC) Unit has a broad stewardship responsibility for the International Development Cooperation Programme which delivers a broad range of development projects globally.

As the Senior Health, Safety & Risk Adviser within the PDG, you will:

• Partner with colleagues across PDG at all levels to provide expert advice on all health, safety, and risk matters.
• Develop and implement effective strategies that result in improved health and safety practice in the delivery of New Zealand’s international development cooperation ensuring excellent competency and ongoing development of our H&S culture
• Utilise your excellent communication skillset, by providing advice, support, and coaching at all levels.
• Influence to ensure best practice and continuous improvement is embedded through a safety culture, providing a business as usual mentality.
• Engage, educate, and motivate, utilising your experience and understanding, encouraging commitment from all stakeholders – both internal and external.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full salary range for this role is $124,674 to $168,676 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% Kiwi Saver employer contribution. We expect to appoint around the midpoint $146,575– give or take depending on your level of experience.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

We’d like to hear from you if you are an experienced Health & safety professional with a solid background in risk management practice with the following skills and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or post graduate qualification in health and safety.
• Minimum 10 years health and safety experience.
• HASANZ Accreditation or Prof NZISM or Grad OHS.
• Excellent critical risk management experience
• Motivated, influential, and enthusiastic personality
• Outcome focused and detail orientated
• Experience in engaging and presenting to Senior Leaders
• Great ability to train and facilitate group sessions
• Proven skillset in building relationships at all levels

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work. If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please email charlotte.connell@mfat.govt.nz

To be employed with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a SECRET clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 3 November 2024.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.