HSW Business Partner - Ambulance Operations Leader

Hato Hone St John; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hato Hone St John in New Zealand is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Business Partner to embed HSW into strategic and operational decision-making across Ambulance Operations. You’ll work alongside senior leaders, provide trusted advice, and help mitigate critical risks through continual improvement.

Leading a team of HSW professionals, you’ll influence governance, shape standards and controls, and foster a culture where staff thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency services, healthcare, first response or high-risk environments.
• Qualification in Health and Safety, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Significant senior HSW advisory or leadership experience in a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HSW Advisors and Coordinators across Ambulance Service portfolios.
• Provide strategic Health, Safety and Wellbeing leadership across operations.
• Represent HSW at governance, leadership and operational forums, influencing priorities.
• Drive risk management, assurance activities and performance monitoring to improve safety outcomes.
• Develop and improve HSW systems, policies and controls to support frontline service delivery.

Skills

Emergency services experience

Health and Safety qualification

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Health and Safety qualification

Job description

Hato Hone St John in New Zealand is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Business Partner to embed HSW into strategic and operational decision-making across Ambulance Operations. You’ll work alongside senior leaders, provide trusted advice, and help mitigate critical risks through continual improvement.

Leading a team of HSW professionals, you’ll influence governance, shape standards and controls, and foster a culture where staff thrive.