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Hazardous Substances Advisor (Logistics Policy and Doctrine) Job at NZDF, Wellington, Wellington Central

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Location:
   Wellington
   Wellington Central
Classification:
   Government & Defence
   Other
 
Hazardous Substances Advisor (Logistics Policy and Doctrine)
As an organisation, the NZ Defence Force is moving towards a ‘Total Defence Workforce’ approach to its personnel. We are looking to improve the ratio between our deployable and non-deployable personnel, and ensuring we have the right balance between uniformed military personnel and civilian staff members. Part of this approach has resulted in this position being available as one such opportunity.

Do you have a wealth of knowledge and skill in the management and control of hazardous substances? Well we have just the role for you!

We are currently seeking a Hazardous Substances Advisor who will work within our Logistics Policy and Doctrine Team. The position is responsible for developing NZDF’s hazardous substances policies and codes of practices, and acting as NZDF’s prime technical advisor to senior managers and personnel at the work face

You will be passionate about safe hazardous substances management and will not be shy about enforcing the policies and codes of practices that you have developed. You will thoroughly know the ins and outs of the HSNO Act and how it should be applied to the NZDF including its overseas missions.

With your excellent communication and relationship management skills, you will have the ability to maintain workplace relationships amongst a wide variety of people and build consensus among stakeholders. You will have gained workplace qualifications such as ‘test certifier’ or ‘approved handler’ of hazardous substances. You may have also tertiary level hazardous substances and health and safety qualifications.

This is a unique chance to utilize your knowledge and skills, and more importantly to stamp your mark within NZDF. Don’t wait, apply now!

Please quote vacancy CIV-11-229 in all your correspondence.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and be able to obtain and maintain the required NZDF security clearance. This includes applicants being a New Zealand citizen, for a minimum of 5 years, or being a citizen of the UK, Canada, Australia or the USA for 10 years or more. If you do not qualify, we will not be able to accept your application.To view the job description and to apply online, please use the links on this page. For further information, contact Alex Steel on 04 498 6944, quoting CIV-11-229.

Applications close 4:30pm 3 August 2011.

Email: Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.




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