Health & Safety Advisor
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Community Care Trust Aotearoa is hiring a Health & Safety Advisor in Dunedin to build a positive safety culture. This full-time onsite role goes beyond policy to coaching leaders, supporting teams, and identifying practical improvements so people feel safe and valued. You’ll need a relevant health and safety qualification or solid hands-on experience, strong relationship building and communication skills, a practical, solutions-focused approach, and a full New Zealand Driver Licence. Experience in disability, health or community sectors is an advantage, but passion for people matters most. Benefits include ongoing professional development, a supportive team, free EAP, staff discounts, and the chance to make a difference. Pre-employment checks including reference checks and satisfactory Police Vetting apply; NZ Working Rights are required. Applications close Friday 11th September at 5pm, with rolling reviews as they are received.
People first. Safety always.
Health & Safety Advisor | Kaitohutohu Hauora me te Haumaru
Dunedin | Ōtepoti
At Community Care Trust Aotearoa, we know that when our people feel safe, supported and valued, they can do their best work.
We're looking for a Health & Safety Advisor who sees health and safety as more than policies and paperwork. Someone who enjoys building relationships, coaching others, and creating a culture where everyone takes pride in looking after one another.
If you're passionate about making a real difference and enjoy working alongside people, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga
This is a varied, people-focused role where you'll work across the organisation to build a positive health and safety culture.
You'll provide practical advice and support, coach leaders and teams, help identify opportunities for improvement, contribute to quality initiatives, and promote safe, healthy workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Is this you? | Ko koe tēnei?
You'll bring:
A relevant health and safety qualification, or equivalent knowledge and practical experience.
The ability to build trusted relationships and influence positive change
Strong communication and organisational skills
A practical, solutions-focused approach
A full New Zealand Driver Licence
Experience in the disability, health or community sector would be an advantage, but it's your passion for people that will set you apart.
Why you'll love working with us | He aha ai koe ka rata ki a mātou
Ongoing professional development
A supportive and collaborative team
Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Staff discounts with a range of retailers
The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day
About us | Mō mātou
Community Care Trust Aotearoa has been supporting people to live great lives for over 30 years. Guided by our mission, Working in partnership to enable great lives – Mā te mahi tahi kia pai ai te oranga, we believe great outcomes begin with great people.
Because the people we support are at the heart of everything we do, the successful applicant will need to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks and satisfactory Police Vetting, before starting with us.
New Zealand Working Rights
You will be required to have legal working rights for New Zealand, as we do not hold a work visa job token for this role.
Join us | Hono mai ki a mātou
If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your relationships matter, and your work has a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us put people first, every day.
Applications close Friday 11th September at 5pm
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. If a suitable applicant is identified, an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.