Quality and Health & Safety Manager Published: 23/09/2024 Job Location: Kawerau/Whakatane/New Zealand Job Type: Permanent Work Type: Full Time Category: Quality Management and Health & Safety Compliance Income: Remuneration reflective of quals and experience Are you an experienced QMS and Health & Safety professional? Exciting opportunity, be part of the interim leadership team Experience working in a Kaupapa Maori environment preferred About Us Established in 1995, Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora provides top-notch health, education, and social services to all residents within the rohe of Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau and the Eastern Bay of Plenty. They are looking for an experienced Quality and Health & Safety Manager to join their team. He aha te tunga | About the role At Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora, people are at the forefront of what they do, both within the team, and in the wider community. Working collaboratively alongside the Change Manager and part of the interim leadership team, the Quality and Health & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing contractual and legislative health and safety and compliance, employee well-being, and risk management within their growing organisation. This role may have direct reports. Key Responsibilities of the role include: Oversee quality standards, ensuring they meet contract requirements Develop and oversee QMS quality framework and annual plans Responsible for Health and Safety compliance Incident management, be first point of call for any workplace incidents Complete health and safety audits Provide accurate advice to Change Manager and Board Oversee Risk Management, audit compliance Execution of policies and procedures Provide guidance and training to team leads and kaimahi on policies and procedures Nga pukenga me whai | The successful candidate requirements: Tertiary Qualification in Management, Health or Similar field ISO 9001 accreditation Sound understanding of Health and Safety legislation compliance Workplace Certified (Desirable) Compliance Management experience Workplace Health and Safety experience Quality Management Systems experience Proven record working alongside key stakeholders and maintaining good relationships Possess strong and effective communication skills Strong understanding of TKKH and the Eastern Bay of Plenty communities Previous experience working in a diverse organisation in a similar role Experience de-escalating conflict situations Strong relationship and network management Organisational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Understanding of tikanga Maori You will be professional, trustworthy, confidential, and a role model. Having strong vision and respect for diverse backgrounds, cultures and individual values are essential qualities too. Why Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora? "Ko te noho oranga o te whanau, o te tinana, o te hinengaro, o te wairua, e tau ai te mauri mo nga tangata katoa" ''Whanau wellbeing is the unity of body, mind and spirit, the life force for all people". Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora are known for their amazing mahi throughout the Kawerau region and surrounding districts, and their people and culture are what makes them such a great organisation to work for. RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand (no visa restrictions) and currently reside in New Zealand and have New Zealand experience working in Quality Compliance and Health and Safety at a management level will be considered for this advertised position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo Police Vetting as part of the recruitment process. Please do not contact our client directly, all applications will be received via our online application form. How to Apply: Fill out the application form below. Click green button - Apply Now - to submit application. If the green button says - Continue Application Next Page - please ensure you complete the form on the next screen to complete your application. Important: Double check your email is entered correctly. Application updates are sent from Chilli Factor recruitment software. Please check your inbox (and junkmail) for application updates. Recruitment team may text message your mobile number to update you on your job application. Text response to us costs your normal text price. Option to use Txt Free Reply. #J-18808-Ljbffr