Manager, Workplace and Risk

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taumata Arowai is seeking a Manager, Workplace and Risk to lead risk, assurance, health and safety, and workplace services across the Authority. You will shape risk strategy, oversee facilities, fleet and information management, and provide strategic advice to leaders and governance groups.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in corporate services and proven ability to drive resilience and continuous improvement within a public-sector context.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership across risk, assurance, health & safety, and corporate services.
• Proven experience developing and monitoring enterprise risk & assurance in NZ public sector.
• Experience implementing organisational policies, frameworks & procedures.
• Experience leading business continuity & organisational resilience planning.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Authority's approach to organisational risk, assurance and resilience.
• Lead health and safety, facilities, fleet and workplace services.
• Influence key decisions via strategic advice to leaders & governance groups.
• Drive improvements in information management, corporate policies & workplace change.
• Build a culture focused on safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Health & safety

Workplace services

Policy development

Information management

Job description

Shape a safe, resilient and future-ready organisation by leading risk, assurance, health and safety, and workplace services.Ko wai matou | About usThe Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai (the Authority) was established as a Crown Entity in 2021, following the outbreak of illness in the Havelock North community as a result of drinking contaminated water from the public water supply. The Authority oversees and regulates the safety and quality of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across New Zealand. We do this on behalf of consumers and communities throughout New Zealand, so they can have confidence in the safety and quality of their drinking water and the impact on their environment.If you're a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe every day for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this roleAs Manager, Workplace and Risk, you'll have the opportunity to lead work that directly supports the safety, resilience and success of our organisation. You'll oversee a diverse portfolio spanning risk, assurance, health and safety, business continuity, information management and workplace services. Working closely with leaders and teams across the Authority, you'll influence key decisions, strengthen organisational capability and help create a positive workplace where our people can thrive.The Manager, Workplace and Risk willShape the Authority's approach to organisational risk, assurance and resilience.Lead health and safety, facilities, fleet and workplace services.Influence key decisions through strategic advice to leaders and governance groups.Drive improvements across information management, corporate policies and workplace change.Build a positive culture focused on safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.Innovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we work - our size requires us to be smart and agile.Ko koe tenei | About youWe are looking for someone who,Has extensive leadership experience across risk, assurance, health and safety, workplace, facilities or related corporate services.Proven experience developing and monitoring enterprise risk and assurance frameworks in New Zealand's public sector.Experience developing and implementing organisational policies, frameworks and operating procedures.Experience leading business continuity and organisational resilience planning.We will review applications as they are received and may progress suitable candidates through the recruitment process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identifiedTo learn more about working at Taumata Arowai, please visit our Working Here page.If you have any patai | questions about this role, contact us at [e-mail] pehea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted through our Talent Portal, click here to be redirected.Ra Katinga | Applications close 6 October 2026.You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.