Health, Safety & Wellness Advisor

Health, Safety & Wellness Advisor
Buller District Council | Westport, New Zealand
Permanent | Full-time | 40 Hours per week

Join the Buller District Council Team! | Hono atu ki te roopu Kaunihera a rohe o Buller!
Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces and supporting the wellbeing of others? The Buller District Council is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health, Safety & Wellness Advisor to champion our commitment to a safe and thriving work environment.

Who are we? | Ko wai tatou?
At Buller District Council, we are a dedicated, customer-focused team committed to maintaining the beauty of our region, from Karamea to Punakaiki and inland to the environs of Reefton. This is your unique opportunity to step into the wilderness and make a tangible difference in the Buller District. If you possess the expertise and a proactive attitude to deliver exceptional service to our community, we’d love to hear from you! 

Why Join Us? | He aha te hono mai ki a mātau?

The Buller District Council serves one of the most unique regions in Aotearoa. Our mission is to support the wellbeing of our communities while preserving the district’s distinctive natural, cultural, and historical environment. As an employer, we value diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement — and we’re committed to helping our people grow.

Shape the future of Buller – lead strategic growth and sustainable development

Work in a scenic district with a great lifestyle balance.

Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with a high focus on wellbeing

What Will You Do? | Ka aha koe?
Key responsibilities will include:

Promote and facilitate Health, Safety and Wellness initiatives across all Council facilities.

Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and document reviews.

Provide expert advice on best practice Health & Safety and legislative compliance.

Maintain and develop the Council’s Health & Safety systems, including Damstra Safety (Vault)/Ideagen)

Support emergency management planning and scenario training.

Coordinate training, wellness programmes, and H&S communications.

Lead and contribute to continuous improvement of H&S processes and procedures.

Ensure Council’s Health & Safety Handbook and documentation remain current and accessible.

Who Are You? | Ko wai koe?
We are looking for someone with:

Essential:

Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety or 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Strong working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA).

Experience developing H&S systems, policies, and procedures.

Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Ability to manage a diverse workload and work collaboratively across teams.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

A current NZ driver licence and the right to work in New Zealand

Desirable:

Experience coordinating Health, Safety and Wellness programmes.

Strong presentation skills and the ability to engage staff at all levels.

Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Our Mission | To tatou misioni
To serve the residents of the Buller district, conscious of their needs, by providing facilities and services and creating an appropriate environment for progress and development while preserving the distinctive natural environment, as well as the cultural and historical environments.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Description on request

All applications are required to be accompanied by a cover letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.

Any enquiries about this role please email: [email protected]

Applications close: Friday, 01 May 2026