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We are seeking a passionate and skilled Health & Safety Specialist (OHS) for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role. Ideally based in Auckland (with other locations considered), occasional international travel may be required, and some flexibility in hours as the role covers the Asian Pacific region. This exciting opportunity supports a dynamic range of Occupational Health initiatives, ensuring compliance, process improvements, and risk management.

Who We Are

At Tonkin + Taylor, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a leading New Zealand-based engineering and environmental consultancy, we pride ourselves on delivering award-winning solutions through collaboration and innovation. This role is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Occupational Health Case Management - Support programme development, case management processes, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Psychosocial Risk Management - Act as the key contact for assessments and stakeholder engagement.
• Ergonomics Risk Assessments - Manage injury assessments and collaborate with ergonomists.
• Public Health Threat Response - Support case management for communicable illnesses and geopolitical risks.
• Health Promotion & Compliance - Deliver Asia Pacific regional health initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• OHS Risk Management & Process Improvement - Lead risk projects, support process improvements, and manage escalations for all OH regional issues.

What You'll Bring

• Ideally, a registered Occupational Health Nurse Specialist/Practitioner. We are also open to candidates with comparable Health & Safety, Case Management or Public Health experience.
• Working experience within the Asia Pacific Region would also be beneficial.
• Strong Occupational Health knowledge, including case management, psychosocial risk, and ergonomics.
• Experience in EHS auditing/conformity assessment.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Our Benefits

• Working with a team of renowned H+S professionals.
• Flexible working & exceptional wellbeing programme.
• Access to professional memberships, mentoring & internal training.
• Active social club and associated benefits.

If you're passionate about Occupational Health & Safety, with a healthcare background and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

*Please note this role supports a client we are working with, and is subject to Tonkin + Taylor being awarded the final contract*

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APPLY NOW! Or for further information on Tonkin + Taylor, go to: http://www.tonkintaylor.co.nz. Tonkin + Taylor is not only a place to work - it's a place where your work will make a difference. 

'Everyone Matters' is one of our three core values at Tonkin + Taylor , and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity.

We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works, and Partners of TupuToa and Pūhoro STEMM Academy. We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pacific languages to apply.

Tonkin + Taylor are proud to be part of the Rainbow Tick Whanau and welcome applicants from rainbow communities.