National Health and Safety Programme Advisor

• There are two roles thatcan be based at any Health NZ location
• Permanent, full-time positions   
• Collaborative team who deliver effective and efficient health and safety support

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. 

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role 

Reporting to the National Health and Safety Programme Development and Delivery Manager, this role supports the day-to-day delivery of national health and safety programmes across Health New Zealand. Working under the guidance of the National Health and Safety Programme Business Partners, you will help ensure programme activities align with Health NZ's expectations and comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.

As a Health & Safety Programme Advisor, you'll contribute to the development and implementation of strategic and operational initiatives, supporting consistent delivery across regional and district teams. You'll take a collaborative approach, partnering with key stakeholders—including Occupational Health and local Health and Safety teams—to ensure programmes are responsive to operational needs and reflect Health NZ's values and behaviours.

This role is key to enabling the successful rollout of national programmes, providing technical and advisory support, and helping embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We have 2 roles that can be based at any Health NZ location.

The Health and Safety team plays a vital role in ensuring consistent, high-quality service across all district sites, shifts, and professional groups. Working remotely with a designated regional focus, team members collaborate to deliver effective and efficient health and safety support tailored to the unique needs of each area. This is a dynamic, purpose-driven team who are committed to maintaining safe environments and supporting services nationally.

About you 

You bring up to five years of health and safety delivery experience, ideally within the health sector or a similarly complex environment. You have a solid understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, ACC's Accredited Employer Programme, ISO45001, and associated regulations, and you're confident contributing to local implementation and compliance activities.

You're collaborative, adaptable, and skilled at supporting strategic and operational programme delivery. Your experience includes assisting with incident investigations, contributing to risk management, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You're comfortable working in dynamic, sometimes ambiguous environments, and bring a calm, consistent approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

You're a clear and effective communicator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders, and demonstrate a commitment to Health NZ's values and behaviours. You understand the significance of Pae Ora and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and are open to learning and engaging with tikanga Māori. With a strong focus on teamwork, care, and excellence, you're ready to help shape and deliver impactful health and safety programmes across the organisation.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.    

How to Apply

We have 2 roles that can be based at any Health NZ location, there is a dedicated section on the application for you to outline your preferred location, please also include your preferred location in your cover letter.

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by midnight 30 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ruth Greening at ruth.greening@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.