Critical Safety Risk Lead

NZ Post; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite secure parking at our NZPŌ

Discounted health insurance plans for你

Job summary

New Zealand Post Group in Auckland with hybrid work is seeking a Critical Safety Risk Lead to help understand, manage and monitor risks that can cause serious harm across operations. You will lead the development and ongoing improvement of the critical risk management approach to protect people and the business.

You will lead Bowtie workshops, partner with frontline teams and leaders to manage critical safety risks, and design assurance activities to validate control effectiveness, reporting

Qualifications

• Five+ years in health and safety roles in high-risk operations.
• Experience facilitating risk assessments and workshops with frontline teams.
• Knowledge of Bowtie methodology or similar risk frameworks.
• Strong communication and ability to translate technical risk into practical terms.
• Experience working in unionised environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical risk assessments and Bowtie workshops across NZ Post's operations
• Partner with frontline teams to identify, understand and manage critical safety risks
• Develop, measure and monitor critical controls to prevent serious incidents
• Design and deliver assurance activities to validate the effectiveness of critical controls
• Analyse findings and drive corrective actions
• Provide insights and reporting on risk exposure and control health to leaders

Skills

Bowtie risk analysis

Risk assessments

Workshop facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Risk governance

Education

Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent)

Job description

• Lead NZ Post's approach to managing our most critical safety risks


• Partner directly with frontline teams to strengthen safety outcomes across the business


• Influence decision-making at all levels through risk expertise, assurance and continuous improvement


• Newly created permanent role


• Based in Highbrook, Auckland with hybrid working

Kōrero Mō Te Tūranga – About The Role

At NZ Post, Safety Always underpins everything we do. As our Critical Safety Risk Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in helping us better understand, manage and monitor the risks that have the potential to cause serious harm across our operations. You'll lead the development and ongoing improvement of our critical risk management approach, ensuring we have effective controls in place to protect our people and our business.

You'll Do That By

• Leading critical risk assessments and Bowtie workshops across NZ Post's operational environments


• Partnering with frontline teams and leaders to identify, understand and manage critical safety risks


• Developing, measuring and monitoring critical controls that help prevent serious incidents


• Designing and delivering assurance activities to validate the effectiveness of critical controls


• Analysing findings, identifying improvement opportunities and driving corrective actions


• Providing meaningful insights and reporting to leaders on risk exposure and control health

Mōu – About You

You're an experienced health and safety professional who understands the realities of frontline operational environments. You know how to build credibility with people at all levels, from delivery agents and transport drivers through to senior leaders, and you're equally comfortable facilitating a workshop, leading Learning Teams or HOP (Human and Organisational Performance) discussions, as you are having a conversation on the worksite floor.

Naturally curious, you look beyond what's in front of you to understand root causes and underlying risks. You're confident enough to challenge constructively when needed, while bringing empathy, pragmatism and a genuine interest in helping people stay safe. You'll enjoy working independently, taking ownership of your programme of work and building strong relationships that enable positive change.

You'll combine that with

• At least five years' experience in a health and safety, critical risk or assurance role within a high-risk operational environment


• Experience facilitating risk assessments, workshops or learning teams with frontline employees and leaders


• Knowledge of Bowtie methodology or other critical risk management frameworks


• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical, easy-to-understand language


• Experience working across complex operational environments, ideally within unionised workforces


• A relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Risk Management, NEBOSH or a related discipline


• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence and challenge constructively

He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!

Benefits

• Free onsite secure parking at our Auckland sites


• Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family


• Access to special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand


• Retail shopping discounts with our partners


• An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it


• Plus more!!

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

There's a story in every parcel. And wrapped up in every parcel, is the people of NZ Post. Our mahi is different, but we share the same goal – to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our beautiful Aotearoa. Whether you're a number-crunching data analyst, a parcel processing whizz, a marketing maven, or a sales superstar, we've got a spot for you in our dynamic team.

Applications for this position close on 16 November 2026

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change.

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in

our values.

NZ Post proudly stands as a Gold Supporter of Pride Pledge – because building an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their authentic self to work is core to who we are.