Health & Safety Advisor - Woodbourne

Citycare Property will soon partner with the New Zealand Defence Force Facilities Management Services to provide essential facilities, maintenance, and infrastructure services across camps and bases throughout Aotearoa.

Join us in the role of Health & Safety Advisor, Woodbourne Air Base to support the environments that enable NZDF personnel to focus on protecting and serving New Zealand communities.

RNZAF Base Woodbourne is located west of Blenheim in the upper South Island and serves as a key training and support base where new recruits complete their initial military training.

This is not just another job; it’s your chance to contribute to the operational success of NZDF and make a real difference for the people who protect and serve Aotearoa.

What You’ll Be Doing | Nga Kawenga Takohanga

• Leading and supporting the effective implementation of health and safety systems across the site, ensuring compliance with CHESS, legislative, and organisational requirements.
• Providing expert advice, guidance, and training to internal teams and Subcontractors.
• Reporting to the Site Manager and NZDF management on all Health & Safey related metrics.
• Promoting a proactive and engaged safety culture.
• Driving continuous improvement through audits, reporting, and incident management

What We’re Looking For | A Matou e Rapu Ana:

• A trained, qualified, and competent Health and Safety Representative (HSR) / Adviser with industry-recognised Health and Safety qualifications with at least one of the following.
• NZ Certificate in Workplace Healthy and Safety (Level 4) OR
• NZ Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (Level 6) OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Workplace Health and Safety OR
• Bachelor of Applied Management (Occupational Health and Safety Major).
• Demonstrated experience supporting Health and Safety in operational or maintenance environments.
• Demonstrated experience in operational risk and assurance identification along with business continuity planning and execution capability.
• Strong capability in proactively managing positive stakeholder relationships.
• Absolute alignment with Citycare Property values.
• The legal right to work in Aotearoa, ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and willingness to consent to a Criminal Record Check
• Ability to meet the NZDF special security requirements.
  
  
  

Benefits | Nga painga

• Competitive wages/salary reviewed annually
• On the job skill development and promotion opportunities
• Join a team harnessing collaboration, growth, and innovation
• Be part of an inclusive company that values diversity

This opportunity is subject to final negotiations and a contract being signed with NZDF – this is underway and expected to be completed before this recruitment process concludes.

About Us | Mo Matou

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tangata Centre For Workplace Inclusion,

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Maori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.

Discover why our people love working with us here

Apply Now: We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

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