Regional Safety Return to Work Specialist (New Zealand & Pacific Islands)
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Play a key role in shaping a healthier safer future for our workforce
- Be the subject matter expert in injury and illness case management across the region
- Full-time permanent role based in Auckland Airport
Were committed to providing a safe and injury-free workplace through world-class safety practices integrating operational safety into all our business activities. Change is seen as an opportunity to improve. We thrive on uncertainty and are ready to jump into action at a moments notice. As a team we rally together like no other making each other feel supported included and valued.
As the Regional Safety Return to Work Specialist (NZ & Pacific Islands) youll play a pivotal role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our people. Youll provide expert guidance on injury and illness case management ACC case coordination and return-to-work addition youll lead the Drug and Alcohol Management Programme (DAMP) oversee cosmic radiation monitoring and support mental health and wellbeing initiatives. Youll also be responsible for producing safety metrics and reporting packs while acting as the primary liaison between Qantas Group NZ and ACC. This role offers the opportunity to enhance existing processes and systems ensuring our workforce receives the best possible support.
With a mix of pilots cabin crew airports and freight teams along with a corporate office including a Call Centre the Qantas Group presence in the New Zealand and the Pacific Islands region is significant and growing. Working as part of the operational and people safety team you will be the subject matter expert on all things injury management.
What youll bring to the role:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (e.g. ACC Injury Specialist in-house employer support or occupational rehabilitation provider)
- Qualifications and/or experience in nursing physiotherapy occupational therapy or ACC case management
- In-depth knowledge of ACC legislation and best practice injury management principles
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective injury management programmes
- Strong case and caseload management capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders
- Self-driven with a proactive mindset and adaptable approach
- A positive solutions-focused attitude with resilience in the face of challenges
Why Qantas
From born explorers to gifted engineers and those who like keeping people connected you can find spirit in everyone who works at Qantas and its time to bring yours to ours. If you choose to hop on board youll join a team of over 26000 across the globe including 2000 in the NZ and Pacific region where creativity diversity and innovation are encouraged. Bring your spirit to ours and help your future take flight.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- Travel: We love to travel and you probably do too. From day one in the role our employees enjoy heavily discounted Qantas and Jetstar flights including space available upgrades to premium cabins.
- Leave: Take a well-deserved break with 4 weeks of annual leave per year with an extra week granted after 5 years of continuous service.
- Holidays and Hotels: Experience a 20% discount on our already fantastic hotel and flight bundles. Additionally Qantas and Jetstar hotel reservations are available to employees at a 20% reduced rate.
- KiwiSaver: We offer up to 4% employer contribution on KiwiSaver
- Professional Development: We want you to feel empowered in your career journey with the right training tools to support you. Academy Q is our very own personal and professional development hub that gives you access to a library of self-directed online courses. Youll also be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as formal training opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing: We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously and were proud to offer discounted health insurance free flu vaccination heart and skin checks regular well-being webinars and a comprehensive employee assistance program to support you in all aspects of your life.
Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in New Zealand without restrictions or sponsorship.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
If youre up for achieving the impossible register your interest and well be in touch.
Applications close: Wednesday 12th of November 2025
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
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- EPA
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- EHS
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About Company
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australias largest domestic and international airline. The Qantas Group's main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands Qantas and Jetstar operating regional, ... View more
