Health and Safety Trainer - Contract
Hawkes Bay, Contract, Health & Safety
Please Quote Reference Number 13386
  • A great team culture
  • Rewarding role with one of NZ’s largest health and safety training providers
  • Wonderful clients and a variety of meaningful work

  • We're seeking an experienced Health & Safety Trainer based in Hawke's Bay to join our nationwide pool of contract trainers. With a large increase in work secured, this is a fantastic opportunity to deliver training that makes a real difference in workplaces across the region.

    As a contract trainer, you'll deliver engaging and practical training across a wide range of health and safety programmes, with a specific focus on MEWP, Heights and Confined Space. You'll bring strong industry experience, professionalism, and the ability to connect with learners, ensuring they leave confident, competent, and safety-focused.

    This is a flexible and rewarding role suited to passionate trainers who want to contribute to transforming New Zealand's workplace safety culture.

    Here's what you'll be doing:
    • Training Delivery
      - Deliver high-quality health and safety training to individuals and groups.
      - Facilitate both practical and theory-based learning in line with NZQA and organisational standards.
      - Deliver courses such as MEWP, Heights, Confined Space, Hazardous Substances, and Low-Level Scaffolding (where qualified).
    • Learner Support & Engagement
      - Provide clear, approachable, and supportive instruction.
      - Adapt training to suit learners from different industries and backgrounds.
      - Uphold fairness, professionalism, and integrity throughout assessments.
    • Assessment & Administration
      - Assess and record learner performance accurately.
      - Complete evaluations, assessments, and compliance records promptly.
      - Maintain NZQA and company requirements for assessment integrity.
    What we're looking for:
    • Proven experience delivering health and safety training
    • NZQA Unit Standard 4098 (Assessors) - must hold
    • Must be able to deliver MEWP, Heights and Confined Space training
    • Short notice availability for training assignments
    • Background in a trade, construction, manufacturing, armed forces, or emergency services (beneficial)
    • Ability to train across Hazardous Substances, and Low-Level Scaffolding (ideal)
    • Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
    • Passion for training and passing on knowledge
    About Us

    Safety 'n Action and Axiom Training together are New Zealand's largest workplace safety training providers. With over 200 courses across 17+ locations, we train more than 80,000 Kiwis annually. For 29 years, we've led the way as an NZQA Category 1 training provider, setting the benchmark for excellence in workplace safety and training.

    We're proud of our strong team culture, meaningful client relationships, and mission to make New Zealand safer - one learner at a time.


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    (Q1) Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

    (Q2) Are you based in Hawke’s Bay? Do you have short notice availability for training assignments?

    (Q3) Do you currently hold NZQA Unit Standard 4098?

    (Q4) Can you deliver MEWP, Heights and Confined Space training?

    (Q5) Which of these additional courses are you qualified to deliver: Confined Space / Hazardous Substances / Low-Level Scaffolding

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