Health, Safety & Wellbeing Operations Manager

• Leadership opportunity focused on wellbeing, learning and culture
• Embed strategy and support operational capability uplift
• Collaborate across directorates to support safe, inclusive work environments

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Group Strategy and Chief Executive Office has an opportunity for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Operations Manager to join our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Operations Team.

This is a critical role that will focus on supporting directorates to uplift their health, safety and wellbeing capability and culture. You will provide senior-level strategic advice and coaching, lead a team of advisors, and work closely with General Managers and Business Partners to embed learning programmes and improvement initiatives that help everyone go home safe and well.

• This is an on-site position - based at our Albert Street office, with regular travel across Tāmaki Makaurau to connect with teams at various locations.

You could expect to work on:

• Leading the development and implementation of HSW learning plans across directorates
• Coaching and supporting people leaders  , Health, and Safety Representatives (HSR’s) and HSW professionals to embed capability uplift
• Providing expert strategic advice on wellbeing, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Designing and coordinating HSW audits, reporting and assurance design measures that verify learning, development and competency of health and safety skills and training.
• Building strong relationships and championing inclusive and psychologically safe workplace cultures

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in the health, safety and wellbeing space at a senior and strategic level. You will have operated in a leadership capacity in large, complex, and potentially political organisations.

We are looking for someone with:

• At least 10 years’ operational experience in HSW and 3+ years as a people leader
• Proven experience designing and delivering learning and wellbeing programmes
• Strong knowledge of HSW legislation, audit frameworks and verification and assurance activities
• Experience in Safety II/Safety Differently models and systems-level change
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. 
View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Nb5o5d1saTMhJi7hsQZcsTKVASyfBg7/view?usp=sharing

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here
Applications close: Sunday 8th June

Please note:

• Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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