Senior Business Advisor - OHS and Wellbeing (Palmerston North)

Education
Written By Tony Cutting

Massey University is seeking a Senior Business Advisor to join our Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSW) Directorate.

Based at our Manawatū Campus in Palmerston North, this role offers a salary range of $94,210 - $126,536, reflecting the experience and expertise of the successful candidate.

This is a key position in a dynamic five-person team, focused on enhancing and sustaining organisational safety and wellbeing across the university.

As a strategic leader and business partner, you will:

  • lead the design, capacity building, and growth of OHSW performance

  • act as a trusted advisor to key university areas, supporting leadership in safe human and organisational performance

  • drive risk management programs, ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

  • foster a Te Tiriti-led approach, working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across Massey's campuses.

About you

You are an experienced OHSW practitioner with a strong human and organisational performance (HOP) mindset.

You bring:

  • a tertiary qualification in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)

  • proven experience in strategic safety leadership and risk management

  • strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and key stakeholders

  • knowledge of safety governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks in a large organisation

  • a passion for innovation in workplace safety and a commitment to hauora and wellbeing.

Why Massey?

At Massey University, we are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led institution. We champion a culture of care, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our people. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of health, safety, and wellbeing within a world-class university environment.

Massey offers more than just a competitive salary! Check out our large range of staff benefits, including discounted study for yourself and your whānau: Benefits of working at Massey - Massey University

If you are an experienced practitioner looking for a way to get into the world of 'New Safety', this role will appeal! Apply now!

Closing date: 2 March 2025

Reference number: US_HSW_130_02/25

For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz

Tony Cutting

Hi, I am Tony Cutting of Tony Cutting Digital.

I love writing, taking photos and promoting People and Kiwi businesses.

I coach business people on how to grow their business. I am a strong advocate of networking, collaboration, collective marketing, digital marketing and learning how to write and take great images.

With these skills you can take hobbies you love and build a business that will succeed.

http://tonycuttingdigital.com
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