National H&S Manager - Auckland / Wellington / Christchurch

About the RoleAramex New Zealand has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced National H&S Manager based out one of our three key locations - Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

As a National H&S Manager you will work closely with the General Managers, Branch Managers, and Operations Managers to support delivery of agreed H&S Strategic Goals and the effective and sustainable implementation of agreed H&S procedures.

The National H&S Manager will be pivotal in ensuring documentation is reflective of "work as done" and identifying opportunities for continual improvement in H&S practices as well as combining hands on assurance activities with coaching in "what good looks like".

This role will also act as primary point of contact for advice / guidance on H&S requirements relevant to the New Zealand H&S legislative framework.

Key Responsibilities

Systems & Processes

Ensure the Oceania H&S program is "fit for purpose" in New Zealand, meeting country specific legal requirements and maintaining ISO45001 certification.

Partner with the H&S Advisor to oversee the accuracy and effective use of the Oceania H&S database for New Zealand entities, ensuring compliance with KPIs and workflows.

Analyse H&S data and assurance findings to carry out data trend analysis and prepare performance and governance reports, providing insights and solutions for continuous improvement.

Business Partnering

Support, coach and mentor managers to understand the contents of the Health & Safety Management System (WHSMS) and their application in practice, ensuring implementation to everyday operations with confidence and success.

Identify, develop and deliver H&S training and awareness materials and programs to strengthen understanding and capability across all levels of the business.

Facilitate effective worker engagement and consultation forums, encouraging participation, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Assurance & Verification

Support the development and effective implementation of a structured and meaningful annual WHS assurance programme, confirming how well the Oceania H&S programme is used in practice, recognising and celebrating successes, and identifying continual improvement opportunities.

Conduct independent verification activities under the 3 lines of defence model, supporting management in driving continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role :

Formal qualification of NZQA Level 6 or Higher

Member of NZISM, HASANZ Register or similar professional body

Minimum 5 years practical H&S experience, in the transport / logistics industry & / or across a multi-sited organisation with a proven track record of successful H&S outcomes

Strong understanding of New Zealand H&S legal framework

Working knowledge of the New Zealand ACC requirements, would be ideal but not essential

Good communication and listening skills with the ability to influence at various levels of the organisation, including at senior operational / functional management level

Practical experience and confidence in development and delivering of H&S awareness training

Knowledge of ISO45001 & 14001 would be ideal but not essential

Competent in the use of Office 365 Software

Benefits

Annual salary reviews – We conduct annual salary reviews to ensure your pay reflects your role, performance, and the market.

Peace of mind with Life Insurance – We provide company-paid Life Insurance, giving you and your loved ones added peace of mind.

Health Insurance – We offer access to medical insurance to help you take care of your health and wellbeing.

If you think this would be a great opportunity for you, please apply today by submitting your cover letter and cv.

Due to the volume of applications for this role, we may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

Application questions

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

How many years' experience do you have as a Health and Safety Manager?

How many years' experience do you have in the logistics, freight & delivery services industry?

Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S / WHS?

What can I earn as a Health and Safety Manager

#J-18808-Ljbffr