Health and Safety Systems Analyst – Tiwai, NZAS Rio Tinto
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Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
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Ongoing training and development with access to industry-leading systems and tools
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Flexible work options including the ability to work a 9 day fortnight based at Tiwai Point, Invercargill – supporting a strong work-life balance
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced HSE Systems Analyst to support the application of Health, Safety and Environment systems and tools across Rio Tinto’s New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), enabling leaders to effectively deliver HSE outcomes.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and analytical professional to contribute to the development and implementation of standardised HSE systems at Tiwai Point, Invercargill.
Reporting to the Superintendent Health, Safety & Security and working in a collaborative and supportive environment within the NZAS HSE team, you will be:
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Preparing weekly, monthly and annual HSE reporting
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Supporting and building capability of leaders and HSE team members through coaching in Rio Tinto safety systems
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Managing HSE Management System document control and intranet uploads of controlled documents
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Supporting assurance programs including internal, ISO and integrated maturity assessments
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Providing support for data quality control processes and HSE systems/tools
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Assisting with purchase requisitions and ad hoc HSE projects
About you
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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Strong stakeholder engagement with well-developed administration skills
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Proven experience using Microsoft Office Suite (experience with Power BI, SAP or similar systems advantageous)
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Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business
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Strong organisational and time management skills with a proactive approach
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Experience in document control or systems administration (HSE exposure beneficial)
What we offer
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A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
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Competitive salary with an annual short-term incentive plan (STIP)
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Employer superannuation on gross salary through the NZAS retirement scheme
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Free transport between Invercargill and Tiwai Point
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Additional pay when taking annual leave
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Southern Cross health insurance for you and your eligible family
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Access to additional wellbeing support, including on-demand healthcare and physiotherapy services
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Uniforms and laundry services provided for all employees
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Opportunities for internal career progression across Rio Tinto in Australia and globally
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Participation in the Rio Tinto employee share programme
Where you’ll be working
The Rio Tinto Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team provides leadership on policies, standards and systems that support a safe and healthy workplace across NZAS. This function plays a critical role in driving compliance, continuous improvement and positive safety outcomes across the operation.
Tiwai Point is located near Invercargill in Southland, offering a family-friendly lifestyle with access to some of New Zealand’s most stunning outdoor environments.
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About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs—striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us who we are.
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Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
Take a look at Katie’s career journey
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- 2022 – PresentManager Projects – Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in one of our function’s teams
We supply the materials that drive human progress. You make it all possible.
With business operations that stretch from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Perth, Western Australia, we have exciting opportunities in virtually every discipline imaginable. From HR to marketing, finance to technology, infrastructure to supply chain, and much more, the opportunities are endless. Join us and enjoy:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.



















