Senior Health & Safety Specialist, Auckland CBD

Opportunity Join us in growth mode and make a real difference to Health & Safety at AUT! Flexible working options support your work‑life balance. Full‑time, permanent role based in Auckland. AUT is a new, distinctive university focused on students and grounded in knowledge that works. It is 5‑star rated by QS and has more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff across three Auckland campuses. Values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together, creating a culture where the work makes a difference for students, communities and the world. People and Culture is a strategic enabler of AUT’s mission, partnering across the University to build a high‑performing, inclusive and future‑focused workforce. We lift organisational performance through workforce strategy, strong leadership practices and a people experience that helps AUT’s strategy land. Our central Health and Safety team operates a proactive partnering model across all aspects of the University, ensuring Health & Safety is part of our day‑to‑day culture. You will work with the business to provide specialist advice and support to stakeholders. Your role will focus on ensuring all our people, staff, students, and academics understand their Health & Safety responsibilities. You could be involved in policy advice, incident investigations, assurance and audit programmes, training support, and partnering with your portfolio. You will also lead a small team of Health and Safety Specialists and partner with other Senior Health and Safety Specialists and the wider Health & Safety team. What we offer At AUT you’ll be part of a values‑led university with a strong, caring culture, flexible working, generous annual leave and support to thrive in your role and career. We provide tools, trust, recognition frameworks and cultural capability development programmes to help you make a meaningful contribution. For full benefits information, visit the AUT staff benefits page. About you You bring energy, curiosity and openness to new ideas, a collaborative and adaptable approach, and a positive workplace culture. You have cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Indigenous peoples. Experience supporting Indigenous, equity or inclusion initiatives is highly valued. 5 years’ experience providing sound Health and Safety advice and guidance in a large, complex organisation. Higher education experience would be a bonus. Industry recognised Health and Safety qualification. At least 2 years of leadership experience, either through direct reports or by influence. Experience navigating diverse work environments, disciplines and risk profiles typical of a tertiary or multi‑site setting. Experience providing Health & Safety advice in technical environments such as workshops, laboratories, or plant facilities is desirable. Experience with responsibility for functional areas in Health & Safety Management Systems, Hazardous Substances, Assurance and Risk, Digital solutions and Reporting. Experience in investigations, risk assessments, training, technical investigations, contractor management, and reviewing safety plans at a strategic level is advantageous. A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and support for AUT’s Te Aronui journey. How to apply Along with your CV , please submit a cover letter explaining why this role (and AUT) interests you and addressing how you meet the key criteria listed above. All applications must be submitted through the online application process on AUT’s careers website. Further Information Start date: As soon as possible. Salary range: $110k – $130k. For further information: enquiry or call 09 921 9499. Closing Date 19 July at 10.30pm. Job Reference 94713. Other details Full‑time denotes 37.5 hours per week. Commitment to Diversity We embrace diversity in all its forms and welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio‑economic situations and accessibility needs. We are committed to Te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the university of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr