National H&S Programme Advisor

Anywhere in New Zealand | Full-time

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

We are seeking a motivated and experienced National Health and Safety Programme Advisor to join our Occupational Health, Wellbeing, Safety and Organisational Resilience team.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Programme Development and Delivery Manager, this role supports the day-to-day delivery of national health and safety programmes of work across Health New Zealand. You will contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of strategic and operational health and safety initiatives, ensuring programmes align with legislative requirements, organisational expectations, and best practice.

Working closely with Health and Safety Programme Business Partners, Occupational Health teams, and regional and district stakeholders, you will provide technical and advisory support, participate in programme implementation, contribute to service improvement initiatives, support investigations, monitor programme performance, and help drive consistent health and safety practices across the organisation.

About the Team/Service/Location

This role can be based anywhere in New Zealand. You will work collaboratively with national, regional, and district health and safety teams, contributing to programmes that enhance workplace health, safety, and wellbeing across the health system.

About You

You are a collaborative health and safety professional who enjoys working across complex environments and building strong relationships to support positive safety outcomes.

You will bring:

• Up to 5 years' experience in health and safety delivery, including risk management, compliance, investigations, and programme implementation.
• Knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and risk management principles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship management skills.
• The ability to analyse issues, identify solutions, and work effectively in complex and evolving environments.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity principles, and their practical application in the workplace.

Experience contributing to organisational health and safety programmes, change initiatives, and continuous improvement activities will be highly regarded.

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

To apply please click**"apply now."** All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11:59PM Sunday 23rd August 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cherushka Pillay
at  [email protected]

The full position description is available on the Health New Zealand Careers site.

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