About Gallagher
Our purpose at Gallagher is to 'protect what matters most' and we live it every day.
Our technology protects some of the world's highest security environments and agriculture businesses in over 160 countries.
Gallagher has been in business for almost 85 years, and we are just as committed to creativity today as when we started.
Headquartered in New Zealand, and with offices in 10 locations around the world.
We're proud to employ over 1400 people throughout #TeamGallagher.
The Opportunity
At Gallagher, we believe everyone deserves to go home safe and well each day.
We\'re looking for a passionate and experienced Health and Safety Business Partner to help us evolve our safety culture, empower our leaders, and strengthen health and safety ownership across our global operations
This is more than a compliance role—it's a chance to shape the future of health and safety in a business that values autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
As a key member of our Group H&S team, you'll :
Champion Gallagher's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) strategy across regions, tailoring initiatives to support local relevance and impact
Support business units to shift from reliance on central HSE functions to confident, proactive safety leadership
Develop regional roadmaps that guide each location in building capability, systems, and a strong safety culture
Coach managers and supervisors to lead safety with confidence and clarity
Lead serious incident investigations and ensure learnings are embedded
Facilitate risk reviews and empower sites to take charge of their assurance processes
Partner with leaders to embed HSE into everyday decision-making
Monitor performance trends and translate data into meaningful action
Promote psychological safety and model values-based leadership
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone with :
A relevant qualification in Health & Safety or related field
5+ years' experience in H&S roles across varied jurisdictions
Strong coaching, facilitation, and leadership development skills
Deep knowledge of NZ and Australian H&S legislation
Proven ability to partner with senior leaders to drive change
Skills That Set You Apart
Technical expertise in investigations, risk management, and H&S systems
Self-starter mindset with strong planning and delivery skills
Trusted business partner with stakeholder focus
Excellent communicator and collaborator across all levels
Confident influencer with sound decision-making ability
Growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Why Gallagher?
We're a global leader with a local heart.
At Gallagher, you'll be part of a team that's committed to innovation, wellbeing, and making a real impact.
We celebrate progress, not just metrics—and we're building a culture where safety is everyone's business.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help us shape a safer, healthier future for all.
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Senior Health Safety • Waikato, New Zealand