Health And Safety Systems Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Health & Safety Systems Manager to lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our global H&S management systems.

This role is pivotal in enabling our practitioners to implement our refreshed H&S strategy, which places Improving the Safety of Work at its core.

You will work closely with our New Zealand-based H&S team and global stakeholders to ensure our systems are fit-for-purpose, aligned with international standards, and capable of supporting resilient, safe, and effective work practices.

Reporting to the General Manager – Group Risk Advisory and Health, Safety & Wellbeing, you will :

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance our global H&S management systems framework.

Develop and improve documented systems and processes for our NZ H&S team.

Maintain and improve our global critical risk control documents and information.

Maintain and improve our global assurance tools for health and safety.

Coach and upskill team capability to ensure effective strategy implementation.

Liaise with internal partners (HR, L&D, Communications, Data Analytics) to develop onboarding and training modules.

Support the GM with Board and Executive reporting and senior leader engagement.

Promote continuous improvement in H&S performance measurement and reporting.

This role is focused on elevating H&S understanding across our operations and drive initiatives that improve the safety of work—not just compliance.

About You

You are a strategic thinker with deep expertise in health and safety systems and a passion for improving the way work is done.

You bring :

A tertiary qualification and NEBOSH or equivalent H&S experience.

ICAM investigation training or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and the NZ Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

At least 5 years in a senior H&S role, ideally in a large or global organisation.

Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Experience in change management, project management, and people-centered documentation.

Critical thinking, agility, and attention to detail.

Working With Us / Benefits

Employee share purchase scheme

Discretionary bi-annual Profit share

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance

Discounted Health Insurance

Active Social clubs & community groups

In-house training programs from external providers

Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Medela products

School holiday programme subsidy

Banking and Insurance discounts

Free Parking

Beautiful campus with green spaces

Subsidised Café's

Annual Salary Review

High rates of internal promotion

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

About Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally.

Our commitment to care unites us.

Here, we're driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.

Care to join us?

Apply today.

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