Step into a transformative leadership role with our client and shape the future of health, safety, and wellbeing across a dynamic, large-scale and diverse NZ organisation. Known for fostering a culture of care, collaboration, and strategic impact, our client is committed to delivering positive change for their people, partners, and the public.Role Overview:As the Head of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, you'll provide strategic direction and leadership in HS&W, working closely with senior executive leaders to build a robust culture of safety, and take it to the next level from Good to Great.Reporting to the Chief of People, Culture & Safety this pivotal role leading a team of 20, combines strategy and operational delivery, ensuring excellence in health and safety practices, systems, and risk management to safeguard our client's people and everyone they work with.Key Responsibilities:Shape & Drive Strategy: Lead and refine the organisation-wide HS&W strategy, instilling a strong safety leadership agenda and championing a proactive approach to risk management, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility.Embed Kaitiakitanga: Champion environmental stewardship (kaitiakitanga) by integrating Te Hiringa o Te Taiao, the resource efficiency strategy, into the organisation's safety framework.Provide Expert Advice: Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive, Board, and Executive Leadership Team, ensuring compliance and a culture of care in all operational facets.Foster Accountability & Capability: Build leadership capability in HS&W by coaching and supporting managers, facilitating training, and driving continuous improvement.Risk & Compliance Oversight: Oversee risk assessments, incident management, and compliance processes, ensuring timely solutions to critical safety and environmental risks and maintaining ACC Partnership Programme standards.Stakeholder Collaboration: Cultivate relationships across the organisation and with external partners, influencing HS&W practices and aligning with industry standards and community expectations.About You:Demonstrated leadership experience in HS&W within complex, large-scale organisations such as the infrastructure or transport sectors, and ideally within a commercial environment.Strong knowledge of New Zealand's HS&W legislation, with a focus on strategic risk management, cultural transformation, and environmental responsibility.Proven ability to engage and influence at all organisational levels, from the board to frontline leaders; you are politically adept, with experience championing a whole-of-organisation approach to safety.A collaborative, values-based leader with a passion for creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.Flexibility to travel, once or twice a month between Auckland and Wellington and other locations across New Zealand but mostly Taupo North.For You:The opportunity is all about culture, leadership and influence to drive impactful HS&W initiatives that make a tangible difference to the lives of all New Zealanders.A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your expertise and empowers you to create positive change!An attractive remuneration package and 5 weeks' annual leave!Flexible work options and ongoing professional development to support your career growth!Ready to make an impact?Join a great leadership team and lift the HSW team from good to great ....and be a key driver in shaping a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for all in New Zealand.Apply NOW or contact us for more information:Sharon Ward Duncan, Senior Consultant – 021 356 777Bree Wesselink, Associate Consultant – 021 026 05874To apply for this role you MUST have appropriate working rights in New Zealand.
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