Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partner

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Develop and drive Health & Safety improvements for our Safety Cameras System
• Build your network, use your influence and leverage expertise to build our culture of care across our transport portfolio
• Join an emerging team with a license to lead change, challenge norms and build capability.
• 18-month fixed term opportunity located in Auckland or Wellington

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are fundamentally changing the way we work in the Health, Safety & Wellbeing space. We need to be more strategic, focus on tangible outcomes and support and develop our leaders who are ultimately responsible for safety. We need you to help shape and drive a step change in safety for everyone in the transport infrastructure and maintenance sector. As a client, we want to lead constructive culture change across transport.

As the trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you will partner with internal stakeholders to enhance health, safety and wellbeing as part of our culture. This will require upskilling and supporting leaders with the implementation of the Health and Safety Management System.

This role will see you developing safety action plans, learning with our delivery partners, using risk-based approaches to risk management and work monitoring and coaching and supporting our people and work leaders. You will support the development and implementation of NZTA | Waka Kotahi health, safety & wellbeing strategy, tools and programmes.

We are looking for a self-motivated person that can work in a brilliant, growing team, run with a project and regional portfolio and achieve the safest and best outcomes for our people. Someone who can engage with stakeholders at all levels, and place the wellbeing, health and safety of our people and their whanau at the centre of all we do. A person that will lead by example and be open to the new ideas and diversity of thought and culture.

This role is part of the Safety Camera System, which is responsible for operating a network of safety cameras that encourages road users to abide by road rules (such as speed limits) and contribute towards a reduction in deaths and serious injuries on New Zealand roads. The system covers activities across education, engagement and enforcement that are delivered through multiple NZTA | Waka Kotahi business groups working together under the direction of the Senior Manager, Safety Camera System (in Te Rōpū Waeture Regulatory Services).

Ko koe tēnei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience providing quality wellbeing, health and safety advice and guidance within a complex organization
• At least 5 years practice in a health and safety role
• Expertise and knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to coach and to develop effective relationships with business managers and people leaders.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience in a senior health and safety role
• Have (or be working towards) a recognized occupational health and safety qualification
• Member of recognised health and safety accreditation body

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us
Pūmanawa Tāngata is responsible for developing and managing people and safety related policies, strategies, systems and processes so we have the workplace and capabilities we need to succeed now and in the future. Pūmanawa Tāngata develops the people strategy with emphasis on talent, diversity, culture and leadership capabilities, and develops, lifts and manages people related systems, processes and practices.

We lead the health, safety and wellbeing strategy, programmes and oversight of our people and partners across the transport sector. We want to ensure that everyone goes home safe and well every day.

Our HS&W systems, platforms and team are in place and ready to graduate in maturity under the right leader.

Included in our benefits, we also offer 5 weeks annual leave, an extra 'My Day' to take whenever you like, NZTA |Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:
You will find a copy of the Position Description here.
Please click 'Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 2 October 2024

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

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.