Health and Safety Advisor
About The Role
Location: Wellington
Full time, fixed-term (6 months)
We’re looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our team and lead the way in supporting a strong, positive safety culture across our organisation and the wider rugby system.
In this role, you’ll:
• Drive the implementation of our ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System
• Support safe environments for athletes, staff, volunteers, and spectators
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training
• Provide guidance to Super Clubs, Provincial Unions, and national teams
• Analyse trends and champion continuous improvement
We’re looking for someone with:
• A tertiary qualification in Health & Safety or similar
• 3+ years’ advisory experience
• Experience with ISO 45001 implementation or auditing
• Strong understanding of risk management and incident investigation
• Excellent communication skills
• Sporting or event experience is beneficial
This is your chance to step into a newly created role where you’ll make a real impact and help shape the future of health and safety in rugby.
About Us
At NZR we love what we do, we work hard and have fun! You’ll be joining a team of awesome people who are passionate about the game and each other, and you’ll be backed with support to thrive in your role. We know that life isn’t all about work, so we are open to flexible working options.
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to improving our cultural responsiveness. We embrace and respect each other’s values and we are so proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life.
What We Offer
• Learn & Grow Your Career | Hybrid Work Options
• Receive Rugby Tickets | Sports Apparel | Discounts
• Wellbeing | 5 weeks Annual Leave | Social Club
Apply Now
If you are looking to join a fantastic group of people and think you have what it takes, then don’t delay, submit your CV and cover letter now! Don’t wait until the closing date to apply as we will be reviewing applications as we go.
Applications close at 5:00pm, Thursday 25 September. For a copy of the position description, click here
To be considered for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand and obtain a clear MOJ check.
Studies have shown that people from under-represented backgrounds, including women, are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user-friendly for them. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.