Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

The Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) team at Hato Hone St John is focused on improving work by building individual and organisational capability and capacity and enabling an environment for our people to thrive. The purpose of the Safety Advisor is to engage with service line partners to develop, implement, co-ordinate and promote HSW initiatives within the organisation. 

• Build & maintain relationships of credibility with function managers, health & safety representatives and colleagues to develop a deep understanding of the operation and function of Hato Hone St John.
• Assist in creating workplaces that comply with legislative requirements and contribute to overseeing the agreed Safety workplan.
• Lead / participate in the implementation of safety practices / initiatives such as risk & emergency management, investigations, critical risk workshops, reporting, training and policy development.
• Provide discussion documents and analysis / statistics on health & safety matters to support decision-making by managers.

This role supports the Ambulance Operations portfolio in the Auckland and Waikato regions and can be based from Auckland or Hamilton.

Ko wai koe - About you:

We are looking for strong technical skills with proven positive safety leadership and a growth mindset. Skills & experience must include

• Significant proven experience in managing safety in a complex, dynamic risk environment.
• Tertiary Qualification in a Safety related discipline with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Excellent presentation, reporting and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with progressive safety principles and how these can be applied in complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with and learning from the organisational experts (the people who do the work!)
• The ability to influence and support organisation leaders and build lasting working relationships.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Sunday 16th February

For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland via [email protected] or 027 309 8372 for a confidential discussion.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.