Health, Safety and Risk Manager

Taituarā; Taupo; Vor Ort; NZD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wellness program

Gym membership discount

Flexible hours

Professional development

Generous leave

Zusammenfassung

Taupō District Council is seeking a capable Health, Safety and Risk Manager to lead the health, safety and wellbeing systems and Enterprise risk management. You will collaborate with managers, senior leaders and governance forums to identify, understand and manage risks to enable informed decision‑making and stronger organisational performance.

You will lead our Safety & Risk team, build capability, strengthen systems and support managers to effectively manage health, safety and risk,

Qualifikationen

• Strong health and safety foundation and leadership experience.
• Ability to build relationships and influence outcomes.
• Willingness to broaden capability and take on new challenges.

Aufgaben

• Lead the ongoing development of health, safety and wellbeing systems.
• Oversee Council's enterprise risk management programme.
• Lead the Safety & Risk team and build capability across the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement and embed good practice.

Jobbeschreibung

Looking to progress your career, but also wanting tolive life to the full? Then Taupō District Council is the place for you!

Everyday brings new opportunities when you are part of our team at Taupō DistrictCouncil. Our diverse organisation is recognised for its vibrant energy,optimism for the future, ambition to act boldly and willingnessto do things differently to secure the best result. We take a balanced and community-focused approach that allows us tostrive with consideration on behalf of our district. We are motivated byensuring we are a district of connected communities who thrive and embraceopportunities and hold this greater purpose in mind in all that we do.

Join TaupōDistrict Council in a pivotal leadership role where you'll help shape how wemanage health, safety and risk across a diverse and operationally complexorganisation.

As ourHealth, Safety and Risk Manager, you'll lead the ongoing development of ourhealth, safety and wellbeing systems while also overseeing Council's enterpriserisk management programme. Working alongside managers, senior leaders andgovernance forums, you'll help ensure risks are identified, understood andmanaged effectively, enabling informed decision-making and strongerorganisational performance.

You'll leadour Safety & Risk team, building capability, strengthening systems andsupporting managers across Council to effectively manage health, safety andrisk. The role provides an opportunity to drive continuous improvement, embedgood practice and help ensure our people have the tools, knowledge andconfidence to succeed.

We'relooking for someone with a strong health and safety foundation who is excitedby the opportunity to lead a broader portfolio that includes enterprise risk.This role is ideal for an experienced Health and Safety professional ready totake the next step in their career. You'll bring the leadership skills to builda high-performing team, foster trusted relationships across the organisation,and influence positive outcomes. Equally important is a desire to keeplearning, broaden your capability, and grow alongside the role.

We're looking for a capable andpragmatic leader who can build strong relationships, bring clarity to complexchallenges, and help others succeed.

You'll have a solid health andsafety foundation and be confident providing advice, guidance and leadershipacross a diverse organisation. You understand that lasting improvements comefrom working alongside people, building capability, and creating practicalsolutions that fit the real world.

You'll be comfortable engaging witheveryone from frontline workers to senior leaders, bringing a balanced approachthat combines sound judgement, credibility and a genuine desire to make apositive difference.

Experience in enterprise riskmanagement, insurance or business continuity will be an advantage, but we'reequally interested in people who are keen to broaden their expertise and takeon new challenges. We're looking for someone who is motivated by continuousimprovement, enjoys developing others, and is excited by the opportunity tohelp shape the future of this growing function.

If this role excites you and you can see yourself making a positive contribution to Taupō District Council, we'dlove to hear from you.

Ourpeople are accomplished, capable, and driven by curiosity to learn more - aboutthe council, its impact, and their own potential. Your career aspirations willbe encouraged, whether you’re just starting out or an expert. Our strengths-basedenvironment will enable you to be the best version of yourself atwork.

Ourspaces are filled with warmth and welcoming conversation. We collaborateclosely and lead with empathy - for our colleagues and for our community. We encourage our people to find theflexibility within their role to do more of what matters to them in and out ofwork. Whenyou join us, you’ll enjoy our:

• Strong focus on wellness - discounted gym membershipand health insurance and wellbeing initiatives to support your mental, physicaland financial wellbeing
• Flexible work environment – work from home optionsand flexible hours to promote a great work-life balance
• Assistance with ongoing professional development – accessto learning opportunities to help you grow
• Generous leave entitlements!
• Settling in support – if you’re joining us fromoutside of the district, we’ll work with you to make a seamless transition

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday28 October 2026, 5pm or when the vacancy is filled.

Closing Date: 28 October, 5pm or when filled.