‘Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi’ – ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.
At Ara Poutama Aotearoa, we don’t just prioritise health and safety; we breathe it. Our commitment to safety and wellbeing has earned our Chief Executive the prestigious title of ‘Leader of the Year’ at the 2022 Safeguard Health & Safety Awards – a reflection of his personal commitment to, and ownership of, health, safety, and wellbeing.
We’re not just a workplace; we’re a community dedicated to positive change, both on-site and for the greater New Zealand society.
What Sets Us Apart?
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As a Health & Safety Adviser, you’ll be more than an expert; you’ll be a positive force for change. Your role is crucial in improving how we manage health and safety risks, fostering leadership, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our team. We’re not just looking for someone with a H&S background; we’re seeking a passionate coach and trainer who thrives on implementing sustainable change.
This role forms part of the on-site leadership team, who are progressive, trauma-informed, and safety-focused. Our exceptional leaders deeply care about their team’s wellbeing, and consistently work at improving ways of working and culture.
As the H&S Advisor you’ll report to the Regional Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager. You’ll play a critical role within our tightly knit eight-person regional Health, Safety, and Wellbeing team, contributing to solving larger organisational challenges, and implementing large scale wellbeing and cultural change initiatives.
You will be based full-time, on-site at Northland Region Corrections Facility (NRCF). The site is nestled in the heart of Te Tai Tokerau on the whenua of Ngati Rangi. NRCF has been operating since its establishment in 2005 and is a temporary home for up to 489 men. NRCF is a site with a strong passion for Rehabilitation and Reintegration, as well as with a strong focus on arts, including whakairo. Established as a facility that seeks to transform the approach towards caring for prisoners via the Hokai Rangi strategy, and the Maori Pathways project. This project seeks to establish a strong kaupapa Maori approach to the work that NRCF undertakes, whilst ensuring a strong focus on risk management and staff safety.
Mōu | About you
What Makes You the Perfect Fit?
Ngā pūkenga e kimi ana mātou | Skills we look for
If You’re Motivated To Shape The Future Of Health And Safety Practices, We Want To Hear From You! Show Us Your
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The salary range is $79,229 – $111,852, the mid-point which indicates full competence in the role is $93,210. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining Ara Poutama Aotearoa, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success – we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at [email protected]
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