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General Manager - Safety, People and Sustainability
Publication Date: 05 / 08 / 2024
Location: Otago
Type: Permanent / Full Time
Sector: Executive Management
General Manager
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be partnering with Whitestone Contracting in the search for an experienced People, Safety, and Sustainability professional to join the senior leadership team in this newly created position.
About Whitestone:
Whitestone Contracting Ltd is an award-winning civil company that operates throughout the Lower South Island with their base in Oamaru. They have approximately 130 loyal and dedicated employees covering Waitaki, Dunedin, Central Otago, and the Mackenzie regions. They have exciting growth aspirations over the next 10-15 years which will see their footprint spread.
They carry out a wide range of work including:
Landscaping and green space management
Vegetation control
Three waters and roading infrastructure construction and maintenance
Surfacing works with in-house chip sealing
Asphalt paving capabilities
Workshop capability
Asphalt production
Quarrying and waste management
Whitestone Contracting Ltd provides a high level of service and has strong working relationships with its clients, the community, and key stakeholders.
Where?
This role will be based in Oamaru, and we welcome those who are looking to relocate to get in touch to better understand the amazing opportunities that lie in the Steam Punk Capital. Oamaru has a Victorian setting, situated right on the coast where some of NZ's native wildlife call home; it is a beautiful spot to be. The Waitaki Valley offers Salmon and Trout fishing, along with easy access to hunting, diving, mountain biking, and more! Not to mention affordable house prices, amazing hospitality, and a picturesque coastal atmosphere.
About the role:
Reporting to the CEO, the GM for Safety, People, and Sustainability will be responsible for formulating and implementing innovative health and safety practices, shaping processes for training and the development of employees, and facilitating sustainability projects. To be successful in this position, you will continue Whitestone's safety record of zero harm, Just culture, and no fear reporting of incidents, ensuring their safety culture continues to go from strength to strength.
It is expected that the successful candidate will provide a strategic view on the three key areas of this role and lead the implementation of the strategic plans.
Key Responsibilities include:
Lead and collaborate with a small team (HR, H&S, HSQTE)
Utilise technology and digital platforms to propel H&S processes and initiatives
Implement and lead H&S strategy and developments
Ensure H&S compliance and undertake regular reviews
Be responsible for training and development, formulating plans for mentorship and career advancement
Oversee recruitment, inductions, and disciplinary procedures
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures
Identify practical sustainability challenges and seek advice from an expert collective
Shape the company to support its growth
Utilise your network and Whitestone's to gain further market insight and ideas
If you are a hands-on H&S, people leader with a passion to bring creativity and innovation to your role, we want to hear from you! This is a unique and exciting opportunity where you will have the freedom to showcase your expertise and make a meaningful impact on the ongoing growth and success of Whitestone Contracting Ltd.
For a confidential discussion on this position, please feel free to contact Hayley on 027 752 8464 / ******
Please note only those with permanent work rights within NZ will be considered.
Platinum Recruitment are proud to be a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and believe in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes: "Do workplace inclusion well and do well because of it."
Engineering Consultant
Hayley Smith
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