Wellbeing And Safety Manager

The Wellbeing and Safety Manager is responsible for leading and embedding a proactive culture of health, safety, and wellbeing across the organisation.
The role ensures compliance with relevant legislation, manages risk, and supports a safe and healthy environment for all employees, students, contractors, and visitors.
This position also plays a key role in strategic planning, policy development, and continuous improvement of wellbeing and safety systems, while also providing senior-level advice and guidance on wellbeing and safety matters.The appointing salary for this role will be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.The Wellbeing and Safety Manager is based in EIT | Te Pukenga reporting to the Wellbeing and Safety Lead - Rohe 2 and will be responsible for:Leadership & Strategy: Champion a proactive health, safety, and wellbeing culture, develop strategic frameworks, and provide expert advice to leadership and stakeholders.Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with legislation, manage critical risks, oversee workplace hazards, and engage with regulatory agencies.Emergency & Incident Management: Lead emergency preparedness, investigate serious incidents, and support staff and students following critical events.Training & Continuous Improvement: Develop training programs, promote a learning culture, manage safety audits, and oversee wellbeing and safety systems for continuous improvement.To be successful in this role you will have:Qualifications & Experience: Relevant tertiary qualification in Health & Safety or Wellbeing, professional accreditation preferred, and a minimum of 2 years in a senior health and safety role.Leadership & Compliance: Proven experience in leading cultural change, embedding best practices, and strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation.Skills & Attributes: Strategic leadership, excellent communication, high-level analytical and problem-solving abilities, and strong project management skills.Cultural Competence: Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, understanding of vocational education sector reforms, and experience advocating for te reo, tikanga, and matauranga Maori.As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.We want to see the real you in your application, and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.Please view the Position Description below.EIT a business division of Te Pukenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region.EIT | Te Pukenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Maori learners and their whanau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Maori communities throughout our region (including Maori employers).
To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.Me pehea te tono | How to applyAs a responsible employer and education provider, EIT | Te Pukenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
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