Position Overview

Massey University is seeking a Senior Business Advisor to join our Occupational Health, Safety & 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!