Health, Safety & Environmental Lead

At MediaWorks, we're looking for an experienced

Health, Safety & Environmental Lead

with the ability to strategically influence and empower our systems, capability, and culture to the next level.

Success in this role will be defined by your ability to influence behaviour, drive ownership, and shape an environment where safety and sustainability are part of everyday decision-making.

Starting in January

The Opportunity :

Reporting into the Head of People & Culture, as our Health, Safety & Environmental Lead, you will shape and enhance our Health, Safety & Environmental Management System (HSEMS), ensure compliance with legislation, and drive continuous improvement across diverse teams and locations nationwide.

Collaborating closely with leaders and teams across Aotearoa, building trust, improving competence, and enabling safe, sustainable operations—from our offices and studios to field, promotional, installation, infrastructure and transmission environments.

Responsibilities include :

The review, uplift, and ownership of our HSEMS—ensuring policies, procedures, and systems are modern, compliant, and embedded.

Strategic and operational risk management across our multi-site, contractor-heavy operation.

Contractor prequalification, engagement, and ongoing safety performance.

Training, competency development, inductions, and safety capability across all levels, including leadership.

Health, safety and wellbeing initiatives that reduce harm and promote safe behaviors.

Environmental management, monitoring, reporting, and sustainability improvement initiatives.

Incident investigations, corrective action management, and continuous improvement.

Health & Safety Committee leadership and engagement with Health & Safety Representatives.

Transparent communication on safety performance, risk, and culture across the organisation—including Board reporting.

What You'll Bring :

You're a practical and people-focused person who builds trust and drives cultural change.

You coach others confidently, and bring clarity and consistency to safety and sustainability.

Resilient and improvement-minded, you use data and insight to lift performance and ensure our people and environment are always front of mind.

5–7 years' experience leading Health, Safety & Environmental functions—preferably in infrastructure, telecommunications, broadcast, or similar operationally diverse environments.

Strong working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act

• and environmental compliance frameworks.

Proven ability to influence leaders, frontline teams, and contractors—driving accountability and culture change.

Experience managing multi-site operations and contractor-heavy risk environments.

Demonstrated success uplifting HSE systems, processes, and capability.

Strong communication, coaching, analytical, and relationship-building skills.

A blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution—you're equally comfortable building frameworks and rolling up your sleeves.

Why you'll enjoy working at MediaWorks :

A culture built on inclusion, respect, and loving your tribe.

Work in a vibrant, social environment where creativity, innovation, and "we don't do boring" lead the way.

Collaborate with talented people across NZ's most-loved radio brands, rova, and our premium outdoor network.

Earn a competitive salary with ongoing career development, mentoring, and training to help you succeed.

Enjoy birthday leave, volunteer leave, exclusive MediaWorker perks and discounts, and free access to our wellness platform.

Be part of a fun, supportive and inclusive team that celebrates differences and makes a positive impact.

Get involved with Moana, Rainbow, and Women's network groups, and support community change through the MediaWorks Foundation.

About Us :

MediaWorks engages with up to 3.5 million Kiwis across radio, digital, and out-of-home (OoH) each week — that's 85% of the New Zealand population.

With over 2.4 million weekly radio listeners and more than 5,000 outdoor touchpoints nationwide, our portfolio includes The Edge, The Rock, More FM, The Breeze, The Sound, Mai FM, George FM, Magic, Humm FM, Channel X, and our digital streaming app rova.

Our premium outdoor network spans digital billboards, classic static sites, and extensive transit media across Auckland, delivering high-impact connections whenever and wherever audiences are.

We're proud to do meaningful work that connects and supports communities across Aotearoa.

At MediaWorks, we embrace inclusion and diversity, creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported.

Our values are simple : love your tribe, bring our best selves, and we don't do boring.

Here are a few things you need to know about us :

At MediaWorks, we recognise that to be the most innovative company, we must also be the most diverse.

We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, are treated with dignity and respect and are in a position to contribute to our future success.

Due to the fast paced nature of MediaWorks, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't muck around and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

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