Overview

  • Report to General Counsel, support SLT to manage risk
  • CBD location with one direct report
  • Organisation with ambitious growth plans
  • Accountable for the management and continuous improvement of the full Health, Safety and Wellbeing function, including implementation and review

Outcome focussed and experienced/qualified HSW Manager required, experience in healthcare industry is preferred. 

About the company

Our client operates throughout Australia and New Zealand within the healthcare sector and is a reasonably complex organisation with approx. 1200 employees and 125 practices throughout NZ.

A well-known brand, with a culture of care, and a geographical spread from Gore to Kaitaia, our client is a leader in their industry and employs some of the most experienced people to ensure the very best care is provided throughout the country.

Our client enjoys investing in their people and also in technology to keep them at the top of their game.  Head Office is based in the Auckland CBD.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager who has proven ability with managing the full management system and process, with continuous improvement in mind at all times.

You will be involved with creating the strategic direction, aligning with the Australian business and following through with an implementation plan throughout NZ.

Your excellent engagement and communication skillset will enable a solid understanding at all levels of the organisation – ensuring company standards are adhered to as defined by the wider corporate plan.

The ability to collaborate with all, including your Australian counterparts is key to the success in this position. Supporting the Leadership Team and other Managers to develop a proactive safety culture, you will work closely to monitor and manage the critical risk program.

Skills and experience

This is a senior position that requires experience and a strong ability in the creation of systems and processes, through to implementation.

You must have the ability to travel nationally.

We anticipate successful candidates will already have held a position at a similar level, working with the senior leadership team – advising and supporting in a highly proactive manner.

  • Tertiary qualification in OHS (minimum Diploma)
  • Proven success at a strategic level, through to implementation and review
  • Influential and dynamic individual is required
  • Self-managing with a strong ability to prioritise
  • Highly collaborative with excellent communication skillset
  • It is a given that you will have excellent knowledge of legislation
  • Experience in the health care sector is preferred
  • Working knowledge of HS software systems
  • Strong ability to monitor and audit in a proactive manner
  • Plus much, much more

How to apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter in Word format. If you have any questions, please call Suzanne on 021 10 10 691 quoting reference #3411.

There are no visa/sponsorship opportunities available with this role. This is a permanent position, therefore only applicants with full, valid, permanent working rights will be considered.