Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor | 6-month Fixed Term

Do you thrive in environments where wellbeing is a priority and continuous improvement is encouraged? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re currently seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives that support the physical and psychological wellbeing of our people. Parliamentary Service is dedicated to fostering a culture of care, driving continuous improvement, and delivering strategic outcomes across both the Parliamentary Precinct and Out-of-Parliament Offices.

As part of a small, dedicated team, you’ll play a key role in enabling health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives—from supporting strategic planning to coordinating operational programmes and providing expert guidance to employees. You’ll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, gaining exposure to cross-agency collaboration and influencing positive change.

Why Apply? | He aha ai te tono?

At Parliamentary Service, we’re committed to supporting ongoing development. In this role, you’ll build valuable skills in:

• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Health and safety systems, legislation, and compliance.
• Wellbeing strategy and implementation.
• Influencing and advocacy across diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities | Ngā Haepapa Matua:

• Play a part in the design, development of the Parliamentary Service Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy.
• Triage and follow up events through our H&S system to determine event severity and identify learning review needs.
• Support business areas to complete assurance activities.
• Assist employees to resolve issues of discomfort and injury management.
• Coordinate key operational components of the health & safety plan including health and wellbeing initiatives, e.g. workstation assessments, flu vaccinations and health checks.
• Coordinate the delivery of health and safety training and programmes where necessary.
• Support return-to-work plans and facilitate committee meetings.
• Contribute to data analysis, risk identification, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a full-time fixed term opportunity, ideally starting in November and running for 6 months. The appointing range for this role will be $72,374 - $79,907 per annum pro rata.

Tō kete | What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for someone with strong advisory and communication skills, a genuine interest in health, safety and wellbeing, and the ability to quickly build trusted relationships across the organisation. If you’re empathetic, organised, and ready to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:

To apply, click the 'I'm Interested' button to upload your CV and complete the online application form. Applications close midnight, 14^th November 2025. All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email Jodie.taylor@parliament.govt.nz

Please note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes. (depending on number of applications, this date may change.

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity and inclusion and good employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience that your point of difference brings.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.