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