Principal Business Advisor Jobs in New Zealand

• Permanent opportunity - based in the South Island, either Christchurch or Dunedin
• Wide-ranging role with a strong focus on advisory support, coaching and mentoring — lead initiatives, drive development, and implement meaningful change.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Join a dynamic committed team at the forefront of health and safety leadership within the IHC Group, a prominent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities. As a Senior Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in driving our health and safety agenda across our operations in the South Island, based either in Christchurch or Dunedin. Reporting to the General Manager, Group Health and Safety, you will lead, develop, and implement initiatives that enhance our safety culture, build capability, improve and test our systems, and support effective assurance and monitoring practices.



Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Lead and support key workstreams of the IHC Group Health and Safety programme, fostering a proactive approach to risk management and injury prevention.
• Work closely with senior management and operational teams to build capability and confidence in health and safety practices, promoting a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.
• Showcase your extensive experience in health and safety advisory roles within large, complex organisations. You'll bring robust skills in leadership, risk management, contractor management, incident investigation, injury prevention and framework development.
• Hold a tertiary qualification in Health and Safety, along with professional registration (NZISM, IOSH or higher) and ICAM Trained (or similar). A full NZ Driver's Licence is essential.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• Professional Growth: Opportunity to further develop your health and safety leadership skills within a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Impact: Contribute meaningfully to the IHC Group's mission of empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities and supporting community wellbeing.
• Benefits: Enjoy an attractive remuneration package, corporate discounts, insurance benefits, and a vehicle with a personal use plan.

Mō mātou | About us

The IHC Group is made up of our charitable programmes and three wholly owned subsidiaries, committed to supporting people with intellectual disabilities to lead satisfying lives in the community and to providing housing and tenancy services to people in need.

IHC Group is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.



Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV, and cover letter outlining your previous experience and motivation to apply for this role. If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruitment@ihc.org.nz.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
Recruitment Team
recruitment@ihc.org.nz