Health Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner

Hato Hone St John; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hato Hone St John in Auckland is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Business Partner to embed HSW into strategic and operational decision-making. You will provide trusted advice and lead on critical risk management and continuous improvement.

You will lead a team of HSW professionals supporting Ambulance Operations, Clinical Services and related functions, influencing governance and shaping safety outcomes while building organisational capability.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency services or healthcare and high-risk environments.
• Recognised qualification in Health and Safety, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Proven senior HSW advisory and leadership within a complex organisation.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and embed HSW principles.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HSW Advisors and Coordinators.
• Provide strategic Health, Safety and Wellbeing leadership across Ambulance Operations, Clinical Services, and related functions.
• Represent HSW at Ambulance governance, leadership, and operational forums, influencing key decisions.
• Drive operational assurance activities and risk management programmes.
• Contribute to development and improvement of HSW systems, policies and controls.

Skills

Emergency services experience

HSW leadership

Strategic advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Health Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner

• Full-time
• Primary Location: Auckland
• Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi work across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.

We welcome expressions of interest for the role of Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Business Partner, supporting the Ambulance Operations portfolio. As our HSW Business Partner, you’ll work alongside senior leaders to embed health, safety and wellbeing into strategic and operational decision-making. Providing trusted advice and leadership, you’ll support the management of critical risks, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to organisational strategy, governance, and assurance activities.

Hato Hone St John have recently negotiated a new road ambulance service contract which includes an uplift in specific HSW initiatives. The HSW Business Partner will be a key influencer in how HHStJ can continue to mitigate our critical safety risks.

Leading a team of HSW professionals, you’ll build strong relationships, influence positive change, and help create a culture where our people thrive.

We are flexible on the working location of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HSWAdvisors and Coordinators supporting Ambulance Service portfolios.
• Provide strategic Health, Safety and Wellbeing leadership across Ambulance Operations, Clinical Services, and associated operational functions.
• Represent HSW at Ambulance governance, leadership, and operational forums, influencing key decisions and priorities.
• Drive operational assurance activities, critical risk management programmes, and performance monitoring to enhance safety outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of HSW systems, standards, policies, and controls that support frontline service delivery.

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working in emergency services, healthcare, first response, high-risk operational environments, or similarly complex service delivery organisations.
• A recognised qualification in Health and Safety, Risk Management, Occupational Health, Human Factors, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in senior HSW advisory, business partnering, operational leadership or equivalent role within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams while fostering a high-performance culture and building organisational capability.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and embedding HSW principles into strategic and operational decision-making.
• Strong ability to interpret legislation, regulations, and standards, providing practical advice within complex operational environments.
• Sound knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and relevant regulatory and legislative frameworks.

We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews before the closing date.

For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland via [e-mail] or 027 309 8372for a confidential discussion.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.