Health, Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator

Support H&S and staff wellbeing in the vibrant HR team at Lincoln University. Make a real impact through proactive care, systems, and teamwork.

Mō te tūka | The role

Join a vibrant, friendly, and supportive HR team where your Health, Safety and Wellbeing expertise helps make a real difference to the people around you.

This is a varied and rewarding role with opportunities to support meaningful wellbeing initiatives, provide expert support for return-to-work programmes, and be a key player in a close-knit Health & Safety team that values collaboration, trust and continuous improvement.

Some tasks of the role include:

• Coordinating the annual health monitoring and flu vaccination programmes
• Supporting employee rehabilitation and return-to-work plans
• Liaising with ACC, medical providers, and external wellbeing partners
• Coordinating wellbeing activities and resources for staff
• Maintaining H&S records and documentation, including Risk Manager
• Providing administrative support to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

This is a permanent, part-time role (0.53 FTE, 20 hours per week) worked across five days, Monday to Friday, at our Lincoln Campus. While hours are flexible, you will be required to be onsite at least four days per week.

You will be flexible to work additional hours, with notice, to support the team during busy periods or to cover leave.

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata to part time hours).

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

You will have:

• At least two years' experience in a Health, Safety or Wellbeing support role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and confidence using systems and Microsoft Office
• A proactive, organised approach to managing competing priorities
• Knowledge of NZ H&S legislation and workplace wellbeing best practice
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to support others

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

At Lincoln University, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity.

From day one, enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:

• Grow your career with expert-led training & mentorship
• Generous leave - six weeks of paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
• Annual salary reviews to recognise your contributions
• Eye care support - contributions toward eye tests and glasses
• Free on-site parking for added convenience
• Flexible, family-friendly work environment promoting work-life balance
• Wellbeing support - free, confidential services through ClearHead
• Exclusive employee benefits with Southern Cross Health Insurance
• On-campus gym with discounted membership fees
• Access to an on-site early childhood centre with staff discounts
• Boost rewards membership for retail & service discounts
• Engaging social culture - staff groups, activities & events
• A vibrant university community - beautiful gardens, on-site cafés & a collaborative atmosphere.

Mō mātou | About us

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is a specialist institution dedicated to impactful research and higher education that supports land-based industries in New Zealand and globally.

Our campus sits at the heart of the Lincoln research precinct, complemented by university-owned farms and research stations that blend education, research, and hands-on learning. At Lincoln, students are at the heart of everything we do—we empower them to grow their potential and contribute to a more sustainably productive world through world-class teaching and research.

As a progressive university with an ambitious vision, we value a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. Our staff engage with students, parents, government, iwi, and external stakeholders, upholding Lincoln University's reputation through their work.

Our Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments begin with mana whenua. We honour our special relationship with Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga, embedded in our He Tūtohinga Whakamātau | Charter of Understanding.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Ready to apply? Submit your CV and a cover letter that highlights your fit for the role—tell us what makes you the ideal candidate!

Applications received via email will not be considered, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to [email protected]

We are only considering applicants who have current unrestricted legal working rights in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.