Careers

We are seeking to appoint a Health and Safety Advisor to join our staff. This is a full time, permanent appointment, commencing as soon as possible.

It is important that the successful applicant becomes part of our staff, with the time and willingness to engage with people and help them work pro-actively and effectively with health and safety requirements in the most efficient way.

With a national and international reputation for excellence, Scots College is a world-class independent school with a strong Presbyterian Heritage. It is a fully co-education, IB World School in the eastern suburbs of Wellington, New Zealand, and comprises three schools in one: Junior (Years 1-6), Middle (Years 7-10), and Senior (Years 11-13).  We provide our students with an excellent and holistic education within a vibrant learning environment with the aim of allowing them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively, and develop the necessary skills to learn. For life.

The successful applicant will be responsible for continuing the development and management of health and safety systems and requirements, to ensure good compliance with legislation, and most of all, understand what it takes to keep people safe. As a school, we have a diverse range of activities going on (both on and off site) as well as a wide range of age groups participating in these activities. Some of the responsibilities of the role include:

• Developing, reviewing, and monitoring the effectiveness of policies, procedures, apps, etc.
• Continuing the development of paperwork, registers, apps, etc., which supports hazard identification and management, risk assessments, and accident/incident reporting, etc.
• Assisting with reporting requirements
• Lead member of the Health and Safety Committee
• Monitor and assist with College-wide RAMs forms and internal operating procedures (for College trips and events) to ensure the appropriate level of attention is given to risk management
• Being a visible presence around the College and providing advice and guidance as required
• Aspects of property compliance work (building WOFs, fire compliances, inspections, testing, etc.) and contractor management

As well as having prior experience in a similar role, the successful applicant will ideally be:

• the holder of an Occupational Health and Safety Bachelor of Health Science Degree (Level 7), or comparable qualification
• committed to promoting health and safety in the workplace
• able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to their work
• a good, practical communicator with strong interpersonal skills that encourage cooperation and good practice
• able to work on their own and in an organised manner
• able to foster positive, collaborative working relationships and engage others in initiatives and practices that support a safe working environment
• knowledgeable of relevant legislation
• computer literate, able to produce good quality documentation to support risk assessments, reporting, etc.
• detail conscious, process orientated, and able to demonstrate problem solving skills

If you feel you fit the above specification and are motivated by the prospect of being a part of Scots College, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note: You must already be in New Zealand and have the right to work here to apply for this role.

Your application is to include a covering letter and current CV, and the names of at least three referees (referees will not be contacted without your permission). We have no closing date for this vacancy and will withdraw it when it is filled. If you think you could be interested, please e-mail through an expression of interest so we are aware your application is pending.

Applications/expressions of interest are to be submitted electronically to: hintonc@scotscollege.school.nz.

To read the job description, click here.

For further information please contact:
Claire Hinton 
Human Resources Manager
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
hintonc@scotscollege.school.nz
04 388 0854

Scots College is looking to build its relief teacher register and would love to hear from certificated teachers who would be available to teach on a casual basis within the College. We are interested in considering both primary and secondary trained teachers.

With a national and international reputation for excellence, Scots College is a world-class independent school with a strong Presbyterian Heritage. It is a fully co-education, IB World School in the eastern suburbs of Wellington, New Zealand, and comprises three schools in one: Junior (Years 1-6), Middle (Years 7-10), and Senior (Years 11-13).  We provide our students with an excellent and holistic education within a vibrant learning environment with the aim of allowing them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively, and develop the necessary skills to learn. For life.

To apply for a position as a relief teacher, you must be fully qualified as a teacher and hold a current New Zealand practicing certificate, issued by the Teaching Council NZ. You must also have the right to work in New Zealand as a New Zealand citizen or resident, or be the holder of a suitable work visa.

Applications are to include a covering letter, which states all teaching subjects, a CV, and the names of at least two referees. Please submit these by e-mail to: hintonc@scotscollege.school.nz.

For further information please contact:
Claire Hinton 
Human Resources Manager
PO Box 15 064, Miramar
Wellington 6243
hintonc@scotscollege.school.nz
04 388 0854