Health and Safety Manager
Visa sponsorship
Administration · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
This Auckland leadership position combines national oversight of Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) with practical support for people delivering environmental and engineering projects. As Health and Safety Manager, you will own the consultancy's New Zealand HSW function, guide its dedicated team and advise managers, senior leaders and project teams.
The work involves improving systems, strengthening assurance and helping safe practices become part of everyday decisions. Senior HSW applicants from specialist backgrounds and those who have managed teams or a function are welcome. This full-time position is with an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, able to sponsor workers through the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
Your English CV should explain the safety systems you have managed, how you have coached teams and your application of people-centred safety principles. Describe your HSW leadership record through Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop HSW systems, assurance activities and processes, continually improving their effectiveness, legislative compliance and alignment with ISO standards.
- Manage the HSW team and provide coaching and development.
- Work alongside senior leaders, managers and project teams on safe working practices.
- Use training, engagement and shared learning to strengthen a positive safety culture centred on people.
- Track HSW results and report on incidents, hazards, risks and learning, acting to improve performance.
- Maintain relationships with external agencies.
- Manage working relationships with contractors and suppliers.
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 5 years in a comparable health and safety position, with a NEBOSH certificate in occupational health and safety or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience using Donesafe or a comparable HSW information system.
- Practical experience applying Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) principles and people-centred approaches such as Just Culture or Safety II.
- Strong coaching and people leadership skills, including experience heading a health and safety team.
- Excellent writing, facilitation and presentation skills, together with strong business acumen.
- Experience overseeing H&S systems, incidents, risk and contractors.
- Consulting, professional services or engineering experience is desirable but not essential.
- Hold a current New Zealand driving licence.
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