Senior Advisor - Fire and Emergency Management

Ensure fire safety & emergency preparedness across our villages - drive compliance, training & risk management in a vital advisory role!

About Ryman Healthcare

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age. Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care, owning and operating 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We employ approximately 7,700 team members and are the first healthcare company in the region to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

What will you do?

We are seeking a Senior Advisor to provide support in Fire and Emergency Management. This role is responsible for ensuring all villages have compliant, fit-for-purpose fire safety and emergency management systems, procedures, equipment, and training. You will work closely with key stakeholders to develop and implement best practices, respond to incidents, and drive continuous improvement.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Investigating and resolving issues in fire safety and emergency response
• Supporting and participating in incident/emergency responses
• Providing debriefings for disaster exercises and unplanned events to develop improvement plans
• Supporting warden training, fire evacuation drills, and maintaining evacuation scheme documentation
• Conducting assessments of regional risk profiles and ensuring villages are prepared for emergencies
• Providing monthly reports to the H&S committee

What's in it for you?

In addition, a career at Ryman offers:

• Ongoing support for professional development and career opportunities
• Additional wellbeing leave and flexible working arrangements
• Access to discounts with well-known brands across various sectors
• Social club events, furry Fridays (bring your dog to work), free yoga and fitness classes
• Free gym membership at the onsite gym
• Convenient onsite café (Pioneers Café)

Who are you?

• Proven experience in fire safety, emergency management, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices
• Value people and kindness, passionate about delivering results
• Strive for excellence and exceed expectations
• Confident in a fast-paced environment
• Believe in strong, positive, trusting teams
• Resilient and composed under pressure
• Clear and effective communicator

At Ryman, we support diversity and encourage anyone wanting to work for us to apply for our vacancies.

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a commitment to innovation, kindness, and excellence, we would love to hear from you!