Risk Advisor (Fixed Term)

Risk Advisor, District-wide – Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term (6 months) Part-time

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and empathy are equally valued? 

The Clinical Governance Support team is seeking a dedicated Risk Advisor to play a vital role in supporting the implementation and ongoing management of a new local Risk Register management system.

• This is a newly created role which provides opportunity to enhance organisational resilience in your own way.
• No two days will be the same in this role.
• The role is key in helping us maintain transparency and understanding around the risks in our systems and environment.
• The role is central to supporting a strong culture of accountability, learning and improvement.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Risk Advisor, you will implement risk modules and foster a culture of risk awareness that recognises external environments and promotes a preventative focus rather than reactive. You’ll work closely with other stakeholders to identify, assess, monitor, review and report risks. You’ll also need to facilitate, train and develop other staff in risk management and support continuous improvement of risk maturity.

This is a fixed term role for 6 months, part-time working 64 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday. No on-call. Please note, this is a district wide position meaning you’ll need to travel between Nelson and Blenheim to perform the role’s duties.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Working with the Clinical Governance Support team means supporting the wider organisation to keep moving forward. We believe that every person in our organisation deserves to feel safe and valued at work, and to feel fulfilled when they go home. And that every patient deserved to receive safe, skilled, compassionate and timely care; the best care we can provide.  We work together as a team to improve the healthcare experience of our patients and their family/whanau. 

The team you’ll be part of works behind the scenes to address Health and Disability processes, Feedback, Audit and Risk, Coroners Processes, Adverse Event Reviews, Consumer Engagement and Quality Improvement. We’re a small but supportive team who is fully connected at every level of the organisation.

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About you 

As a Risk Advisor, you will:

• Have at least 3 years experience in risk management;
• Collaborate well with others, be a self-starter and navigate ambiguity well;
• Have a curious mindset and bring a different perspective;
• Already acquire strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 26 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Jennifer Hassloch (Clinical Governance Support Manager) at jennifer.hassloch@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N26-136

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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