Injury Prevention Business Partner | Auckland

• Newly created role
• Permanent, full time
• East Tamaki based with local Auckland travel

Are you passionate about keeping people safe and well at work?

Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post

Ever wondered about the magic behind parcel delivery? It's a tale of teamwork, cutting-edge and data-led technology, and some truly awesome people. All united by one mission - to deliver for New Zealand. Ready to be a part of that story?

At NZ Post, we're proud of the role we play in connecting communities across Aotearoa. We're investing in our people, technology, and sustainability to deliver even more for New Zealanders. Our values - Bring the real you, Stronger together, and Deliver the best - shape our culture and guide everything we do.

This is your chance to be part of something meaningful, in a role that's all about helping others thrive.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This is a unique chance to make a real impact by reducing workplace injuries and improving recovery outcomes for our people. You'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing injury prevention strategies, adapting physical work tasks, and facilitating early access to medical treatment and return-to-work programs.

Based in Highbrook, this role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work across multiple operational sites. You'll collaborate closely with site leaders, medical providers, and our frontline teams to drive safer practices and support our people's wellbeing whilst being part of our centralised Safety & Wellbeing team.

What you'll be doing:

• Observing and adapting manual handling tasks to reduce injury risk
• Facilitating access to dedicated medical treatment providers
• Designing and implementing return-to-work programs with light/restricted duties
• Coaching leaders on injury prevention and positive people practices
• Supporting continuous improvement in work design and safety culture

Mōu - About you

As the ideal candidate for this role you will be tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy and will have hands on experience in workplace injury prevention. Alongside this you will bring:

• Expertise in injury causation, case management, and medical provider engagement
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, self-sufficient approach with a passion for making a difference

He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us! 

We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about.  Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Free onsite secure parking at our Auckland sites
• Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
• Retail shopping discounts with our partners
• An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
• Plus more!!

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whānau!

Ready to be part of something bigger? 

There's a story in every parcel.  Ready to be part of the story?  Start your journey with us.

Apply today, or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page.  If you require additional information, please contact Gemma Corbett via gemma.corbett@nzpost.co.nz or 027 372 4705.

Applications for this opportunity close on 22 October 2025.

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks.  Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test. 

If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles.  We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved. 

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.

We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.