Health & Safety Advisor Publication Date 02 / 02 / 2026 Location Oamaru Type Permanent / Full Time Sector HR & Recruitment
OH & S About the company:
Waitaki District Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for their 24,000 residents. Delivering essential services 24/7 and managing infrastructure, environmental conservation, regulatory services and community development. They work with iwi, communities, other government sectors partners to build a thriving, sustainable district through teamwork, service excellence, and collaboration.
Benefits:
Unlimited sick leave
Income protection insurance
5% Kiwi Saver after 12 months
5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
Professional development and upskilling support About the role:
As Waitaki District Council’s Health and Safety Advisor, reporting to the People and Capability Manager you’ll play a key role in strengthening how Council approaches health, safety and wellbeing. This role offers a rare opportunity to step back, evaluate what’s working (and what’s not), and help shape clear and effective systems. You’ll bring practical insight and influence to lift capability, improve critical risk management and support managers and teams to embed safe working practices. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will genuinely make a difference across the whole organisation.
Role Responsibilities / Duties:
Assess and improve Council’s health, safety and wellbeing systems, identifying opportunities to streamline and strengthen processes.
Lead and enhance critical risk and risk management practices.
Refine policies, procedures and auditing frameworks to support consistent, practical safe work practices.
Coach and support managers and staff to grow capability, confidence and engagement with everyday safety
Conduct internal and peer audits and provide clear reporting to leadership and governance groups to drive continuous improvement.
Oversee health monitoring and return-to-work programmes. Skills & Experience:
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management (or similar)
3 years’ experience in Health and Safety Management/Practices
Experience in H&S training, auditing, incident and risk management
Working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to local government.
Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships and trust at all levels.
Experience working within a diverse or complex organisations.
Working knowledge of the Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Codes. If you are an experienced Health and Safety Advisor who is hands-on and ready to take on a new challenge APPLY NOW or get in touch with Hayley for a confidential conversation 027 752 8464 / hayley@platinumrecruitment.co.nz
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.
If this job isn't quite right for you, or you do not think that you tick all of the boxes you need to, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Construction & Civil Consultant Hayley Smith -
