Auckland Closing date: 06 November 2024 Reference: 1089276 Southern Cross Brightside Health and Safety Lead Southern Cross Brightside Hospital in Epsom, Auckland has 33 in-patient beds and 6 day-stay chairs. Surgical specialities include Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology. Our hospital features an intermediate care facility, a specialised post-operative ward for patients with medical conditions or surgical issues that require an enhanced level of monitoring and care. We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Lead with a high staff and contractor engagement approach to join our Brightside team. This is a 0.8 FTE position. This role will lead the Health and Safety and Staff Wellbeing Programs within the Hospital and will actively support and coach the H&S representatives. This will include providing technical leadership, expert advice, and practical support to ensure that the hospital health and safety programme is high functioning and supports a culture that demonstrates active participation, leadership and accountability by all people who come to work at Brightside Hospital. Minimum Requirements A minimum of three years of experience in a similar role Experience with Learning Teams and Human and Operational Performance New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety (Practice) Level 3/tertiary qualification Established and maintains relationships with people, forges useful partnerships with people across business areas, functions and the organisation Has the ability to build trust through consistent actions, values and communication Demonstrated ability to critically appraise information, including data and share with staff on all levels of the organisation. Ko wai matou | Our Organisation Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at for a confidential conversation. #J-18808-Ljbffr