Senior - H&S Generalist Job Family

Many organisations are able to offer a graduated succession pathway, enabling advancement from an Advisory to a Senior Advisor position and even further. In many small to medium size organisations, it is not unusual for this to be the most senior H&S position.

 

Possible role titles include:

Senior H&S Advisor or Principal H&S Advisor

 

What could you be doing in this role?

  • You are a credible source of H&S information and expertise for your organisation and play a significant part in helping management to understand the wider picture of good H&S practice and bringing that to life.
  • The level of “hands-on” activities may be variable and will most likely focus on more complex and technical H&S requirements, such as critical risk management, culture changes, assurance, and governance.
  • If you are part of a team, you will most likely be accountable for team development and deliverables and providing mentoring/coaching to less experienced team members.
  • You will be regularly preparing and presenting organisational H&S performance reports and technical documentation and may be attending senior management meetings to deliver and discuss the contents of those reports.

 

Qualification

At this level it is expected that you will have a level 6 NZQA H&S qualification, a diploma. You will also be a NZISM Professional and HASANZ Registered and/or a NZSC Registered Safety Professional and HASANZ Registered.

For information about accreditation and professional membership you can explore the resources below:

 

Explore the rest of the H&S Generalist Job Family:

Getting Started

Advisory 

Lead