Health and Safety Manager
Visa sponsorship
Administration · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Run from Auckland, the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) function of an environmental and engineering consultancy covers all of New Zealand, and its key leadership post needs an experienced Health and Safety Lead / Manager.
Broad senior HSW experience is welcome. As an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, the consultancy brings AEWV sponsorship into the picture. Strong leadership, good relationships and practical judgement matter as much as technical knowledge. The role connects directly with senior people and project teams.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and improve HSW systems, processes and assurance so that they meet legislation, stay effective and legally compliant, and align with ISO standards
- Coach and develop the HSW team and collaborate with senior leaders, project teams and managers
- Encourage a positive, people-focused HSW culture with training, learning and engagement
- Track HSW performance and drive it forward, covering lessons learned, incidents, hazards and risks
- Look after relationships with external agencies, suppliers and contractors
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 5 years of health and safety experience in a similar job, with managing H&S systems, incidents, risk and contractors
- A NEBOSH certificate in occupational health and safety or an equivalent qualification
- Experience with Donesafe or a similar HSW information system
- Experience applying Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) principles and people-centred safety approaches like Just Culture or Safety II
- Strong people leadership and coaching, with experience leading a health and safety team
- Outstanding writing, presentation and facilitation capabilities, and strong business acumen
- Consulting, professional services or engineering experience is desirable but not essential
- A current New Zealand driving licence
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