Health & Safety Business Partner

Lyttelton Port Company; Lyttelton; On-site; NZD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is seeking a Health & Safety Business Partner to shape and deliver health and safety initiatives in a complex, high-risk environment. You’ll partner with senior and operational leaders to turn strategy into practical programmes that protect people and optimise operations.

You’ll lead with data, coach leaders, and embed safety into daily decisions, building credibility quickly and driving safer ways of working across LPC.

Qualifications

• Around five years’ experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Qualified Health and Safety professional (Diploma/NEBOSH IGC).
• Experience in large, complex or high-risk environments.
• Ability to influence leaders and turn strategy into practical programmes.
• Auditing experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior and operational leaders to shape and deliver Health and Safety initiatives.
• Provide trusted advice and coaching to leaders.
• Identify emerging risks and improvement opportunities using data.
• Embed Health and Safety into everyday decision-making.
• Build credible relationships across diverse teams to lift safety ownership.

Skills

Health and Safety

Influencing

Coaching

Auditing

Stakeholder relations

Education

Diploma in Health and Safety

NEBOSH IGC

Job description

When opportunity arises, we must be ready to strike before it passes.

About the Role

At LPC, Health and Safety is more than a framework or a set of processes, it’s fundamental to how we operate. As a Health & Safety Business Partner, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in a complex, high-risk environment where the work you do has a direct impact on our people and the way we operate.

You will partner closely with senior and operational leaders to shape and deliver Health and Safety initiatives, provide trusted advice and coaching, and turn LPC’s Health and Safety strategy into practical programmes that make sense for our people and our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to challenge thinking, identify opportunities to improve and help leaders build stronger ownership of safety.

Working within a Business Unit, you’ll build trusted relationships, use data and insights to identify emerging risks and improvement opportunities, and help embed Health and Safety into everyday decision-making. You’ll be part of an experienced and collaborative Health and Safety team, working to continually lift safety ownership and performance across LPC.

If you enjoy being close to the operation, working with people at all levels and having the opportunity to influence how things are done, this is a role where you can make a genuine difference.

What sets you apart

You will bring strong Health and Safety experience, sound judgement and the confidence to work alongside leaders in a complex operational environment. You’ll be someone who can build credibility quickly, have proactive safety related conversations, and bring people with you when looking for safer ways of working.

• Around five years’ experience in a Health and Safety role, with experience in a large, complex or high-risk operational environment.
• A recognised Health and Safety qualification, such as a Diploma in Health and Safety or NEBOSH IGC Certificate.
• Strong influencing and coaching skills, with the confidence to work with leaders at all levels.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to turn Health and Safety requirements into workable outcomes.
• The ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams and create genuine engagement around safety.
• The judgement and resilience to navigate competing priorities, emerging risks and the realities of a busy operational environment.
• Experience with auditing would be beneficial.

This role sits within a broader internal salary band reflecting relativities across the organisation for the same or similar sized roles and performance. New appointments will be made in the range of$107,773 to $120,453inclusiveof KiwiSaverand will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role

Benefits of joining the LPC team

Time– We offer five weeks of annual leave, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and spend with the people and activities you love.

Wellbeing– Your health matters. We provide access to TELUS Health for you and your household, offering confidential support and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. We also offer health insurance through Southern Cross for you as an employee.You’llalso receive gym membership discounts atChristchurch City Council facilitiesand 10 sick days from day one.

Family– Our leading parental leave policy supports both primary and secondary caregivers. Primary caregivers receive 26additionalweeks at the same rate as IRD, secondary carers receive four weeks of paid leave,andwe protect your superannuation contributions- along with other great benefits.

Fun– Join our social club or get involved in exciting activities organised by TeWhakaroopu(our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Committee).

Learning– We invest in your growth! ExploreLearningHub,(ourlearningmanagementsystem), take advantage of professional development opportunities and benefit from on the job learning andcoachingto develop your skills and progress your career.

LPC is a proud member of Diversity Works and the Pride Pledge, reinforcing our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

About LPC

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is the South Island's largest international trade gateway, focused onfacilitatingthe growth of trade for Christchurch, Canterbury, and the wider South Island. Our services are critical to the success of a diverse range of exporters and importers and supporting thousands of jobs in the region.Sustainability and the safety of our people are at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join LPC.

Pre-employment Requirements

LPC require all successful candidates to pass a Pre-employment assessment which includes a Health Assessment, a Drug and Alcohol Test, Pre-Employment Ministry of Justice Check, a TOROcheckand a Pre-employment ACC Check.

Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is a requirement

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