Team Lead Health Safety and Security

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Híbrido; NZD 110.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements across A

Diversity and inclusion culture

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Conservation (DOC) seeks a senior health and safety leader to guide a geographically dispersed team across health, safety and security. You will provide strategic advice, coaching and oversight to strengthen risk management and organisational resilience.

You will work with leaders, workers and regulators to embed a proactive, learning-focused safety culture and ensure robust protection of people and operations across Aotearoa.

Formación

• Senior H&S practitioner with leadership of people and programmes.
• Strong knowledge of HSWA 2015 and related regulations.
• Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience guiding risk management, assurance and organisational improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a high-performing H&S and security team.
• Drive delivery of critical risk management, assurance, verification and improvement programmes.
• Build organisational capability through coaching, learning initiatives and leadership engagement.
• Provide oversight of security programmes aligned with enterprise risk management.

Conocimientos

Senior health and safety practitioner

Leadership of people

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Educación

Health and safety qualification

Descripción del empleo

Lead a high-performing team that helps DOC manage critical risks, build organisational capability and keep our people safe while delivering for nature$110,033.00 - $145,000.00Permanent full time, Auckland, Hamilton or Rotorua location preferred - flexible work location options across AotearoaOur vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao TuroaDOC is strengthening its Health, Safety and Security function to better support our people, manage critical risks, and build organisational resilience with a risk-informed and people-centred approach that focuses on learning, prevention, system stewardship, and partnership. These roles offer a unique opportunity to help shape how DOC supports its people, safeguards its operations, and delivers conservation outcomes across Aotearoa.Mo te turanga | About the roleThis is an opportunity to lead a team of experienced health, safety and security professionals supporting one of Aotearoa's most diverse operational environments. You'll play a critical role in strengthening organisational capability, embedding effective risk management practices, and ensuring leaders have access to high-quality advice and support.Leading a geographically dispersed team, you'll provide technical direction, coaching and oversight across health, safety and operational security activities. You'll work closely with leaders across DOC to support critical risk management, assurance programmes, worker participation, organisational learning helping create a more proactive and risk-informed approach across the organisation.The position will be focussed on:Lead and develop a team of health, safety and security professionals delivering advisory and partnering services across DOCDrive delivery of critical risk management, assurance, verification and improvement programmesBuild organisational capability through coaching, learning initiatives and leadership engagementProvide oversight of operational security programmes and ensure alignment with broader organisational risk management approachesPartner with leaders, workers, regulators and external stakeholders to strengthen organisational performance and cultureClick here for the Role DescriptionNga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceWe are keen to hear from you, if you have;Significant experience as a senior health and safety practitioner, including leadership of people and programmesA relevant health and safety qualification and strong knowledge of HSWA 2015 and associated regulationsProven ability to lead and develop high-performing, geographically dispersed teamsExperience leading critical risk management, assurance and organisational improvement programmesStrong coaching, mentoring and stakeholder engagement capabilityExperience influencing senior leaders and driving positive organisational outcomesUnderstanding of operational and protective security principlesStrong strategic thinking, communication and relationship management skillsFull NZ drivers licence and ability to travel for work as requiredHe aha nga painga mou? | What's in it for you?DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.Want to know more?Tonoa inaianei | Apply nowApply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We're unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we'll try to accommodate.Salary: $110,033.00 - $145,000.00, depending on skills and experience., depending on skills and experience.Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.'Ra whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptlyMe he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, please contact Emily Blokker, Senior Recruitment Advisor [e-mail] note, we're unable to accept applications via email or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted..