The South Canterbury Team is a small close knit team who are part of the wider Canterbury Team. The office covers from the Waitaki River to Ashburton, and there are ample opportunities to work in the wider Canterbury and Southern Region. We are seeking a self-aware individual who can work autonomously, and is willing to contribute to not only the team's goals, but also to the wider organisational goals. You will be working alongside like-minded individuals who share the same passion for workplace health and safety, ensuring that everyone has the right to return home healthy and safe. You will be working across a wide range of industries: from construction and manufacturing to agriculture and processing

This may have been a role you never thought about, but you may have all of the skills we’re looking for. Health and safety is undergoing a major shift in New Zealand, and you could be a part of inspiring others to change the culture to make offices, sites, farms, factories and other work places over New Zealand safer for their workers. The advice and guidance you provide could save lives. We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates with industry experience in forestry, construction, manufacturing and agriculture.

Some of the key attributes we’re looking for include:

• An analytical mindset - be able to read legislation to understand what this means and explain it people on the ground.
• Exceptional people skills - be the person who can connect with stakeholders, build rapport, show compassion and influence change.
• Understand and apply practical ideas: be able to listen and understand the business’ practices and assess if it meets their obligations, (i.e. help to translate the building code into a practical sense)
• An interest in health and safety and helping organisations and workers implement practices in line with best practice and legislation
• Have the confidence to speak with, educate and inspire anyone: workers, board members, managers and CEOs.
• Be an adaptable self starter - whether working on your own or with others, you’ll be able to look at the situation in front of you and decide on the best way forward.

What is in it for you?

• You will receive discounted health insurance and fully paid life, income protection and trauma insurance

• Four weeks annual leave plus 3 extra leave days at Xmas/New Year
• Ongoing learning: Two NZQA Level 4 Qualifications (Regulatory knowledge & Regulatory practice) upon completion of the learning pathway, plus opportunities for ongoing development
• Workplace flexibility once you are trained and warranted: you will need to be able to complete the fundamentals of your position, however, WorkSafe is an employer that recognises your needs

To be considered for this role, you must hold:

• Have a full driver license with an ability to drive a manual car
• NZ Residency, NZ Permanent Residency or NZ/Australian citizenship
• Show commitment to follow policies and procedures
• Can write business documents and reports
• Be computer literate
• Be flexible to work across locations and once warranted, be rostered for after-hours and weekend work as required

The work is varied and interesting, but at times can be challenging as you will be exposed to traumatic events, files, photos and statements. Professional supervision is available. However, please do contact us to be sure this role is right for you before applying if you are unsure.

Please note that the recruitment process for this role is fairly lengthy and involves an additional application form, psychometric/cognitive testing, a virtual interview and an assessment centre.

Ngā Mātāpono – Our Values

Our values represent our unity and shared set of beliefs. They outline how we behave and act and keep our waka sailing in the right direction.

Whakakotahi - We’re united in a strong purpose

Tiakina Mai - We’re entrusted with a duty of care

Kōrero mai - We engage meaningfully