Job Description
Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience
Use your experience in Safety Health and Wellbeing in a supported position. This is a varied role with no 2 days the same!
Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role
Our volunteers across the motu work in a dynamic and high-risk environment. These positions play an integral part in helping manage risk by providing quality, timely and accurate advice, support and services to regional and district management teams across the Motu, to enable our people to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities.
Working closely with other members of the Safety, Health & Wellbeing team, the role actively engages with others to influence and develop safety, health and wellbeing processes, communications and materials to support all Fire and Emergency personnel. You will also be involved in advising on incident investigations, where you will provide support to leaders where required.
We are currently looking for 3X Advisor Region Safety Health and Wellbeing based in:
Auckland or Waitemata
Tauranga or Hamilton
Christchurch or Dunedin
These are fixed term or secondment opportunities until 18 December 2026.
Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role:
Hit the ground running in a fixed term or internal secondment opportunities using your experience in Safety Health and Wellbeing. You will have strong communication skills along with the ability to bring people on board and influence them to engage in the processes. Your people centred approach along with your experience in assessing and conveying information to a wide audience will be key to your success in this position.
Working with volunteers, this position requires some travel to engage with our volunteers in person. It also needs flexibility to work around their schedule. This may involve adapting your schedule to be available on weekends or after standard hours.
To be successful in this role, we’d expect you will have:
Experience working in a similar advisory position
Experience working alongside managers and a demonstrated ability to establish trusted relationships
Understanding and familiarity with ACC Accredited Employer Programme and audit standards
Experience in supporting the design and implementation of safety, health & wellbeing initiatives or programmes
Ability to analyse, interpret and report on data and identify recommendations
Relevant health and safety tertiary qualification
The salary range for this role is $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou - who are we?
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.
Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.
We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga
Ko te tono mai - How to apply:
Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we’d love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.
If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.
If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz. Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Applications close Thursday 23rd April 2026.
Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience
Use your experience in Safety Health and Wellbeing in a supported position. This is a varied role with no 2 days the same!
Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role
Our volunteers across the motu work in a dynamic and high-risk environment. These positions play an integral part in helping manage risk by providing quality, timely and accurate advice, support and services to regional and district management teams across the Motu, to enable our people to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities.
Working closely with other members of the Safety, Health & Wellbeing team, the role actively engages with others to influence and develop safety, health and wellbeing processes, communications and materials to support all Fire and Emergency personnel. You will also be involved in advising on incident investigations, where you will provide support to leaders where required.
We are currently looking for 3X Advisor Region Safety Health and Wellbeing based in:
Auckland or Waitemata
Tauranga or Hamilton
Christchurch or Dunedin
These are fixed term or secondment opportunities until 18 December 2026.
Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role:
Hit the ground running in a fixed term or internal secondment opportunities using your experience in Safety Health and Wellbeing. You will have strong communication skills along with the ability to bring people on board and influence them to engage in the processes. Your people centred approach along with your experience in assessing and conveying information to a wide audience will be key to your success in this position.
Working with volunteers, this position requires some travel to engage with our volunteers in person. It also needs flexibility to work around their schedule. This may involve adapting your schedule to be available on weekends or after standard hours.
To be successful in this role, we’d expect you will have:
Experience working in a similar advisory position
Experience working alongside managers and a demonstrated ability to establish trusted relationships
Understanding and familiarity with ACC Accredited Employer Programme and audit standards
Experience in supporting the design and implementation of safety, health & wellbeing initiatives or programmes
Ability to analyse, interpret and report on data and identify recommendations
Relevant health and safety tertiary qualification
The salary range for this role is $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou - who are we?
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.
Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.
We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga
Ko te tono mai - How to apply:
Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we’d love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.
If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.
If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz. Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Applications close Thursday 23rd April 2026.
Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Advisor region safety health and wellbeing position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
