Health and Safety Advisor - Stockton Mine 10470
About Us:
Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest coal-specialist mining company. We produce over 2.2 million tonnes of coal each year and proudly employ over 550 people. About 80 percent of our production is used for steel making of which one third is used by local Kiwi steel producers. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coal fuels are used to help drive the engines of many iconic food and dairy businesses.
The Stockton Opencast Mine is located close to the coast on a plateau in the Buller coalfield, 35 km north of Westport. This is one of New Zealand’s largest mines with a long history of coal production and produces high value coal for export to the world’s leading steel makers.
Situated in the heart of the Buller region our employees enjoy a balance of work and leisure with local pursuits including a variety of water sports, mountain-biking, tramping, fishing, community activities and much more.
Be Safe – Be Accountable – Be a Team – Be Real
The Role:
Reporting to the Health, Safety and Compliance Supervisor, the Health and Safety Advisor will support efforts to ensure all mining and related activities are carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Mining and Quarrying Operations Regulations. You will also be responsible for the coordination and continuous improvement of our Health and Safety Management System.
This position promotes, coordinates, and facilitates site health and safety activities, processes, education, and training to improve occupational health, safety and emergency preparedness at Stockton to support the achievement of a Zero Harm Culture at Stockton Mine.
Additionally, this position includes the evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of site occupational health and safety activities, monitoring safe handling of materials/substances and management of OHS system standards/procedures and the monitoring and evaluation of mine contractors and their obligations to comply with the statutory and company requirements.
The ideal applicant will have experience in a similar position and will have a formal qualification in Health and Safety or be willing to study towards one.
To be successful in the role you will have:
- New Zealand Working Rights are essential.
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or extensive role experience in Health and Safety
- Certification in Incident Investigation and Occupational First Aid
- Thorough understanding and proven application of OHS Legislation
- Experience in Risk Management Practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to safety
Culture & Benefits:
- Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees and reduced rates for family members
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Transport to and from work (from the Westport Area)
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply using the ‘CLICK HERE’ button now.
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Please note:
- Applications close Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11:59pm.
- We will begin shortlisting for the role as we receive applications and may choose a successful candidate prior to the close date.
- Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing
- Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.