Senior Advisor, Workplace and Risk

Ko wai mātou | About us

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai (the Authority) was established as a Crown Entity in 2021, following the outbreak of illness in the Havelock North community as a result of drinking contaminated water from the public water supply. The Authority oversees and regulates the safety and quality of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across New Zealand. We do this on behalf of consumers and communities throughout New Zealand, so they can have confidence in the safety and quality of their drinking water and the impact on their environment.

If you’re a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe everyday for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

As Senior Advisor, Workplace and Risk, you’ll take the lead on health and safety initiatives that help create a safe, resilient and positive workplace. You’ll provide trusted advice, while supporting business continuity, organisational risk, assurance, information management and workplace services. Working collaboratively across the Authority, you’ll turn policies and frameworks into practical solutions and help build a strong culture of safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The Senior Advisor, Workplace and Risk,

• Lead and implement health and safety, business continuity and workplace frameworks.
• Provide trusted advice, reporting and assurance to leaders and governance groups.
• Support organisational risk, assurance, information management and workplace services.
• Build strong relationships and deliver practical solutions across the Authority.
• Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, resilience and continuous improvement.

Innovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we work - our size requires us to be smart and agile.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

We are looking for someone with

• Extensive experience leading health, safety, business continuity or related corporate services functions, with the ability to turn strategy into practical outcomes.
• Proven capability to provide trusted advice, insights and reporting that support effective leadership and decision-making.
• Experience working across facilities, fleet, property or workplace services in a collaborative corporate environment.
• A track record of developing, reviewing and implementing policies, frameworks and operating procedures that strengthen organisational performance and compliance.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, engage and work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.

To view the Position Description please visit our Talent Portal. To learn more about working at the Authority, please visit our Working Here page.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Click “apply” you will be redirected to our Talent Portal.

Rā Katinga | Applications close 9 October 2026.

You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand.