Description Drive impactful change by leading initiatives that enhance safety and wellbeing across a dynamic and diverse university community. Experience professional growth in a supportive environment. Additional University leave competitive superannuation.

Ng krero m te tranga About the role Are you passionate about creating a culture of care, resilience, and psychological safety? Join us as a Wellbeing and Injury Management Advisor and play a vital role in shaping the health and wellbeing of our University community. Youll be at the forefront of delivering proactive wellbeing programmes, driving strategies that foster psychological and occupational health, and supporting staff and leaders to embed wellbeing into everyday practice. This is your opportunity to make a real impacthelping people recover and thrive through effective injury and illness management under the ACC Accredited Employers Programme, while supporting safe return-to-work pathways.

Be part of a team thats dedicated to making the University a place where everyone can flourish. Salary will be based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.

5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus. For more information on the role please see the position description . For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Pip Edwards, Associate Director of Safety and Wellness, pip.

edwards@waikato.ac.nz .

All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted. Ko wai koe? Who are you? Youre a passionate and experienced wellbeing professional who thrives in dynamic, people-focused environments. With a strong foundation in health, safety, and wellbeinggained through formal qualifications or hands-on industry expertiseyou bring deep knowledge of best practices and a commitment to creating psychologically safe and resilient workplaces.

Youve spent several years navigating the ACC Accredited Employers Programme, implementing impactful wellbeing initiatives, and supporting individuals through injury management and return-to-work processes. Your understanding of holistic models like Te Whare Tapa Wh, along with your cultural awareness and dedication to equity and inclusion, sets you apart. Known for your exceptional people skills, clear communication, and ability to influence at every level, youre highly organised, analytical, and tech-savvy.

Youre not just a team playeryou lift those around you, sharing knowledge and driving positive change wherever you go. If you're ready to help shape a thriving, inclusive university culture, we want to hear from you. Dont meet every single requirement? Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification.

At The University of Waikato, were committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly match every listed qualificat.