Occupational Health Specialist

Ko wai matou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, we have nearly 12,000 kaimahi working across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through health education, access and monitoring, we make a life-changing difference every day.

He aha te turanga - About the role:

Reporting to the Health and Wellbeing Advisory Lead, the Occupational Health Specialist provides expert occupational health advice and guidance to help identify and manage workplace health risks, while promoting the health, wellbeing, and fitness for work of our people.

Working alongside HSW Advisors and leaders, you will provide guidance on complex occupational health matters, including health risk assessment, monitoring, and workplace adaptations. You will also contribute to the development of occupational health programmes, standards, and organisational initiatives, while building capability across the organisation through specialist guidance, education, and knowledge sharing.

This is a part-time, 12-month fixed-term opportunity, working 20 hours per week.

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Health, Nursing, or Health Sciences with a current practicing certificate.
• Proven background managing occupational health risks and workplace health programmes within a diverse operational environment.
• Expertise in fitness for work assessments, rehabilitation, health surveillance, exposure monitoring, and supporting leaders with case management.
• Understanding of the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, privacy laws, and employment legislation.
• Ability to build strong relationships with external clinicians, rehabilitation providers, and internal HSW advisors.
• Experience analysing occupational health trends and data to develop policies and inform preventative health initiatives.

Me pehea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click "I'm interested" before applications close on Sunday 2 August.

For further information please contact Anita Teague - [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pohiritia nei e matou, te whanau o Hato Hone St John, nga rereketanga o ia tangata ki te haramai. E awhinatia e matou I nga whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai I roto I nga hapori katoa. Ko ta matou nei haepapa, kia hanga tetahi ahuru mowai ma tatou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn't match the job description perfectly. If you're excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn't align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a korero.