Industrial Hygienist – NZAS
Tiwai Point, Invercargill | Permanent Role | Relocation Provided
- Join a global leader committed to safety, inclusion and protecting long-term worker health
- Lead and shape a site-wide occupational hygiene programme in a complex industrial environment
- Competitive salary range of $108,545 – $115,930 with annual short-term incentive (STIP). 40 hours per week, with flexibility for 9-day fortnight
About The Role
We are looking for an Industrial Hygienist to lead and strengthen the workplace exposure monitoring programme across NZAS operations, ensuring alignment with New Zealand legislation and Rio Tinto global health standards.
This is a great opportunity for a technically strong and curious professional to take ownership of occupational hygiene systems and make a direct impact on workforce health outcomes.
Reporting to the HSES Manager, you will
- Lead and manage the workplace exposure monitoring programme (airborne contaminants, noise, thermal stress, ergonomics, biological and chemical exposures)
- Design and deliver monitoring plans including personal and static sampling
- Analyse and interpret exposure data and provide clear insights
- Ensure compliance with New Zealand legislation and Rio Tinto health standards
- Advise on practical control measures (engineering, admin and PPE)
- Support health system improvements and contractor performance
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About You
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Experience in occupational hygiene or related discipline
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to translate technical information clearly
- Strong communication skills
- Relevant qualification in health/science/engineering
What we offer
- A safety-focused, inclusive working environment
- Competitive salary with an annual short-term incentive plan (STIP)
- 4% employer superannuation on gross salary (NZAS retirement scheme)
- Free transport between Invercargill and Tiwai Point — save up to $6,000 per year by leaving your car at home
- Annual shift allowance paid monthly (where applicable)
- Additional pay when taking annual leave
- Southern Cross health insurance for you and your eligible family
- Access to wellbeing support, including on-demand healthcare and physiotherapy services
- Uniforms and full laundry service provided
- Opportunities for internal career progression across Rio Tinto in Australia and globally
- Participation in the Rio Tinto employee share programme
Apply now and help shape the future of worker health at NZAS.
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.
