CareerPlan

Business Partner Occupational Health

Canterbury, South IslandFull-time$110k–$145k2026-11-03
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead occupational health programmes, injury management, and workplace wellbeing initiatives to protect DOC's workforce and support conservation outcomes.

Role type

Senior Occupational Health Advisor / Practitioner

Builds

Healthier, safer workplaces and robust injury management frameworks for conservation teams

Domain

Public sector / Occupational Health & Safety / Conservation

Required skills

Occupational health advisory, injury management, rehabilitation, health monitoring, risk management, stakeholder engagement, NZ health/safety/employment/privacy legislation, ACC accreditation, training and guidance

Preferred skills

Annual Practising Certificate (APC) as Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist, physical/psychosocial/hazardous substance risk expertise, trend analysis, continuous improvement

Technologies

ACC systems, health monitoring tools, risk management frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead and improve occupational health programmes and frameworks; Provide expert advice on health risks, monitoring, and surveillance; Support injury management and return-to-work outcomes; Lead ACC accreditation and assurance reviews; Build organizational capability through training and engagement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope