Job Description
Work Visa required: All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.
About the company
Our client is a large and diverse tertiary education provider; with approximately 400 staff, they operate across multiple campuses from Hawke’s Bay through to Tairāwhiti and maintain international partnerships. Their educational environment spans academic, practical, and community-focused disciplines, including cafés, trades, salons, and cultural centres. A regional leader with a strong commitment to equity and innovation in vocational education.
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to shape wellbeing, health, and safety practice in a vibrant and complex educational setting. You’ll be responsible for leading strategy, ensuring legislative compliance, managing psychosocial and physical risks, and embedding a proactive, values-based culture of care.
Reporting into the People & Culture Director and supported by a Health and Safety Advisor, this role influences both local operations and regional collaboration. It requires strong stakeholder engagement across a wide geographical footprint, offering the scope to deliver meaningful change and impact. Based in Napier, with travel to other campuses. Gisborne base could also be considered.
This is a collaborative environment where technical strength is valued, but practical engagement is essential.
Duties
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter. If you have any questions, please call Amanda on 021 0818 7342 quoting reference #1059308.
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.
Not quite what you are looking for?
Please register for ongoing opportunities at www.edenfxHSE.com
edenfx HSE – New Zealand’s Leading Health and Safety Recruitment Specialist
HSE People recruiting HSE People
About the company
Our client is a large and diverse tertiary education provider; with approximately 400 staff, they operate across multiple campuses from Hawke’s Bay through to Tairāwhiti and maintain international partnerships. Their educational environment spans academic, practical, and community-focused disciplines, including cafés, trades, salons, and cultural centres. A regional leader with a strong commitment to equity and innovation in vocational education.
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to shape wellbeing, health, and safety practice in a vibrant and complex educational setting. You’ll be responsible for leading strategy, ensuring legislative compliance, managing psychosocial and physical risks, and embedding a proactive, values-based culture of care.
Reporting into the People & Culture Director and supported by a Health and Safety Advisor, this role influences both local operations and regional collaboration. It requires strong stakeholder engagement across a wide geographical footprint, offering the scope to deliver meaningful change and impact. Based in Napier, with travel to other campuses. Gisborne base could also be considered.
This is a collaborative environment where technical strength is valued, but practical engagement is essential.
Duties
- Lead development of wellbeing and safety strategy and frameworks
- Engage and influence executive and operational stakeholders
- Oversee incident management, compliance and critical risk systems
- Design and implement wellbeing initiatives and training
- Relevant tertiary qualification in HSW or related discipline
- Practical experience across health, safety, wellbeing, and psychosocial risk
- Strong understanding of New Zealand HSW legislation
- Proven ability to lead strategic and cultural change
- Confident communicator, adaptable to varied environments
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Potential relocation support
- Enjoy a lifestyle change in beautiful Hawkes Bay
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter. If you have any questions, please call Amanda on 021 0818 7342 quoting reference #1059308.
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.
Not quite what you are looking for?
Please register for ongoing opportunities at www.edenfxHSE.com
edenfx HSE – New Zealand’s Leading Health and Safety Recruitment Specialist
HSE People recruiting HSE People