Health & Safety Manager

Diocesan School For Girls; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School fee discount for daughters

Health checks and vaccines on staff

EAP support through TELUS Health

Workride e-bike salary sacrifice

Free school bus travel

Job summary

Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland seeks a hands-on Health and Safety Lead to develop, run and monitor the school's safety system, focusing on critical risks with potential for serious harm. Day to day, you will lead the Health and Safety Committee, advise the Board and staff, and manage risk across activities from EOTC to events, while fostering a culture of safety.

You will champion psychosocial wellbeing and lead preparation for the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026, ensuring

Qualifications

• Five or more years of health and safety practice with knowledge of NZ legislation.
• Experience with the reformed framework and Amendment Act 2026.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health and Safety Committee and foster a safety-first culture.
• Advise the Board, Executive and staff on governance and operational safety.
• Manage risk across EOTC, camps, trips, sport, contractors and events.
• Address psychosocial hazards and promote mentally healthy work.
• Prepare for the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026 requirements.

Skills

Five+ years in health and safety

NZ legislation knowledge & safetyStand

Risk management & psychosocial risk

Strong communication & leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Diocesan School for Girls

Job Category: HR & Recruitment

At Diocesan School for Girls, we are united by a shared purpose: to inspire and support the next generation of young women to be confident, resilient, and ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Every role at Dio contributes to this mission. From the classroom to the sports field, our students learn and grow best when they are safe, supported and well - and that is where you come in.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga: About the role

Reporting To The Director Of Business, You'll Develop, Run And Monitor The School's Health And Safety System, Concentrating On The Critical Risks Most Likely To Cause Serious Harm. Day To Day, You'll

• Lead the Health and Safety Committee and build a culture in which everyone takes safety seriously
• Advise the Board, Executive and staff, keeping governance and operational responsibilities clear
• Manage risk across a busy, varied environment - from EOTC, camps, international trips and sport to contractors, events and everyday operations
• Treat psychosocial hazards as seriously as physical ones, championing mentally healthy work
• Lead the School's preparation for the reformed health and safety framework (the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026, in force April 2027)

Ngā pūkenga me whai: We're looking for someone with

• Five or more years in health and safety practice, with current knowledge of New Zealand legislation, ACC requirements and safety management standards
• Working knowledge of the reformed framework, including the Amendment Act 2026 and its focus on critical risks
• Sound knowledge of risk management, including psychosocial risk and mentally healthy work (experience in a school or similar environment is an advantage)
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to lead through influence and build effective relationships with staff, students, parents and contractors
• A calm, credible presence under pressure, with a continuous-improvement mindset
• A relevant tertiary qualification (preferred)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Diocesan School for Girls is located in Epsom, Auckland, and offers a supportive environment where staff thrive professionally and personally.

As Part Of Our Team, You'll Enjoy

• Competitive remuneration
• A 25% discount on school fees for your daughters (after three years' service)
• Free annual health checks, onsite flu vaccinations, and dentist appointments on dedicated staff days
• Confidential EAP support for you and your whānau through TELUS Health, any time
• The Workride e-bike scheme - salary sacrifice an e-bike for commuting or leisure
• Free travel on the school bus network