Safety Business Partner

Auckland Transport; Kumeu; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Transport in New Zealand is seeking a Safety Business Partner/Safety Advisor reporting to the Safety Lead - Service Delivery. You will work with operations teams to translate the safety strategy into practical actions and ensure safe, compliant delivery across services.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years in a health and safety specialist role within complex operations; experience in the construction sector is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education, training and experience.
• 8–10 years' experience in a specialist health and safety role across operational activities.
• Experience in the Construction industry would be desirable.
• Experience as a Safety Advisor is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate health and safety practices across operational activities.
• Coach and mentor leaders to respond to changing needs, challenges and priorities.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to align safety strategy with business needs.

Skills

Health & Safety Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Coaching & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Safety Business Partner/Safety Advisor reporting to the Safety Lead - Service Delivery. This role is all about positioning with our operational teams delivering support on our safety systems and practices. You will need to be hands on supporting operational teams and also be able to operate at a consulting and commercial level - linking the safety strategy to business needs across multiple levels of the organisation.

You will be adaptable and collaborative and will work foster new thinking and adaptiveness to coach and mentor leaders to respond to changing needs, challenges, and priorities as we transform health, safety & wellbeing at Auckland Transport. You'll demonstrate high learning agility, demonstrate exceptional communication skills and be adaptive in your approach.

You will be a change agent and understand how to implement targeted initiatives, programmes of work and systems and procedures as you operate as part of a cross functional, multidisciplinary team.

As a seasoned professional, you will bring significant experience within a complex operational organisation and have an understanding of the different needs and focuses on safety that come with such complex business models.

Politically savvy and strategic in your approach you will be a customer centric problem solver and influencer that can garner the commitment of stakeholders at all levels of an organisation within a changing and evolving environment.

In addition, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education, training and experience
• 8-10 years' experience in a specialist role leading and facilitating health and safety practices across operational activities
• Experience in the Construction industry would be desirable
• Experience as a Safety Advisor is also highly desirable

At Auckland Transport, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to foster a workplace where inclusion isn’t just encouraged—it’s embedded in our culture. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported. Our values guide how we work and connect: Manaakitanga – we care deeply for our communities; Tiakitanga – we prioritise safety in every journey; Whanaungatanga – we build strong relationships; and Auahatanga – we strive to be better, bolder, together.

We also offer:

• Investment in your professional development
• 25% discount on public transport across Auckland
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance and wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships
• Access to AT Connect groups like Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and more

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Yes Please note, this position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require the successful applicant to undertake pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Auckland Transport is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. A component of this role involves interaction with children so, as a part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting of candidates to ensure we are providing a safe environment for children. This requirement complies with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.