Health & Safety Coordinator

• Newly created role
• 12- month fixed term
• Albany location with expansive park-like grounds and car parking

The opportunity | Te whai waahi mahi 

Kristin School is a large, multi-site educational community set across 50 acres in Albany, comprising three schools and two Early Childhood Centres. With more than 1,800 students and over 350 staff, our campus operates like a small, self-contained organisation with a diverse range of environments, activities, and operational risks.

Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, this newly created 12-month fixed term role is a hands-on, delivery-focused position. It offers the opportunity to build your portfolio by supporting three priority areas, including contractor management, assisting with the roll-out for a new state-of-the-art staff learning management system and support for the Health & Safety Management System.

This full-time role is based at our campus in Albany, working on-site Monday to Friday. The role is initially fixed-term for 12 months, however, has the potential to become permanent.

Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake 

We are seeking a team player with the following skills:

• NZ H & S experience: A solid understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 from within a New Zealand context.
• Professional Alignment: Operating at, or working towards, NZISM Practitioner level (or equivalent) paired with a highly practical, common-sense approach to safety.
• Digital Savvy: High proficient with digital platforms and data; experience implementing or using H & S software systems an advantage.
• Super Organisation: Exceptional attention to detail, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts.
• Communication & Discretion: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the absolute discretion required when working in an educational environment.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Kristin provides a welcoming and supportive work environment within a unique campus setting. You will be part of a large and vibrant community, with opportunities to contribute across a diverse range of activities, gain exposure to a wide range of health and safety risks and environments, and continue to develop your professional capability. We are committed to professional learning and development and offer wellbeing initiatives including EAP support, annual flu vaccinations, access to an onsite gym, and first aid training, along with free on-site parking and staff social activities.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

Please apply online by completing your application form and attaching your CV and cover letter.

Please note, we are unable to accept applications via email.

Position Description can be viewed on our careers site: https://kristin.bamboohr.com/careers/41

If you wish to discuss the role, please contact Alice Browne, HR Advisor at (09) 415 5106.

Applications close Friday, 19 June 2026.