Health and safety consultant

Fixed Term Contractor | 2-3 Days Per Week | Auckland or Canterbury Based

About Tend Health

Tend Health is New Zealand's largest primary healthcare network, operating 24 medical centres with 140,000+ enrolled patients. Following rapid growth through strategic acquisitions, we're implementing a comprehensive Health & Safety Culture Maturity Programme to establish systematic H&S frameworks across our network.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced, HASANZ-registered H&S professional to support the delivery of our 6-month maturity improvement programme as an independent contractor.

Position Details:

Duration: 6 months (potential for extension based on performance)

Hours: 2-3 days per week (16-24 hours)

Location: Auckland or Canterbury based with some travel to clinics

Start: Immediate upon agreement of terms

What You'll Support Delivery On

Phase 1 (Months 1-3) - Critical Risk Foundation:

Systematic risk assessments across integrated clinic locations

Standardised controls for critical healthcare risks (workplace violence, manual handling, hazardous substances, clinical emergencies, infection control, psychosocial hazards)

Consolidated risk register with consistent methodology

Enhanced incident response framework with explicit H&S integration

Phase 2 (Months 4-6) - System Implementation:

H&S policies and procedures standardised across all locations

Training and competency framework with role-specific requirements

H&S performance dashboard for executive and board reporting

HSR appointment and consultation framework implementation

Essential Requirements

HASANZ registration and NZISM Professional accreditation

Minimum 5 years' H&S advisory experience in senior roles

Primary healthcare or healthcare sector experience preferred

Proven track record in multi-site H&S system development

Strong knowledge of HSWA 2015 and regulatory compliance requirements

Excellent stakeholder engagement and change management skills

Desirable Requirements

Experience with H&S culture maturity assessments and improvement programmes

Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety integration

Project management experience

Knowledge of ACC and workplace injury management

What We Offer

Competitive day rate reflecting healthcare specialisation

Travel allowance for multi-site work

Opportunity to make tangible impact across large primary care network

Potential for contract extension based on programme success

Flexible working arrangements within clinic operational requirements

Application Process

Please submit:

CV highlighting relevant H&S experience

Cover letter addressing specific experience with:

Multi-site healthcare risk management

H&S system implementation in primary care environments

Working with clinical and operational leadership teams

Two professional references from healthcare sector roles

Evidence of current HASANZ registration and professional accreditation

Applications close: 3 weeks from posting