Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing at New Zealand Transport Agency, WellingtonTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are looking for our next Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) to continue on the great work already happening in the HS&W team at NZTA |Waka Kotahi.
The Head of HS&W is a strategic position, responsible for developing and executing on our HS&W Strategy and Vision. Leading a team of highly skilled HS&W professionals, you will champion excellence in our HS&W practices and frameworks, keeping our people and those we work with healthy and safe at all times.
As a member of the Pumanawa Tangata - People and Safety leadership team, you will be focused on leading the delivery and refinement of the HS&W strategy and roadmap and will be considered a trusted advisor on all things HS&W, overseeing any potential risks and systemic issues. A critical part of this role will be to coach, support and provide expert advice to Managers on HS&W, assisting in the growth of their HS&W skills and experience.
You will maintain strong networks and partnerships among the HS&W community to stay up to date with best practice HS&W information and legislation, driving changes where required.
To succeed in this role, you will be someone with a true passion for HS&W and leading high performing teams to support our people on their HS&W journey.
Hold tertiary Health and Safety qualifications (minimum ISOH Diploma) preferably at post-graduate level.Strong leadership experience in workplace safety principles, ideally in a Transport or Government environment.Knowledge of current legislation relating to Health, Safety and Wellbeing.Demonstrated people management experience in leading high performing teams.Demonstrated experience in risk management and influencing business practices across business groups to drive the adoption of a whole-of-organisation approach to safety.Ability to facilitate the resolution of complex problems and drive the changes needed to create a culture of care.Demonstrated knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori.Ko wai matou | About us
Pumanawa Tangata - People and Safety. The purpose of our group is to:
Provide modern, fit for purpose people and safety related systems, processes, and services for Waka Kotahi, as an enabler of capabilities needed now, and in the future, so we can make better business decisions, deliver all our functions and achieve our strategy.
Lead the strategic priority of making a step change in culture and leadership.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, APPLY now by submitting your CV along with your cover letter detailing your suitability.
Ra Katinga | Applications close: Sunday 20th October 2024
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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