Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

RWR Health | Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager OpportunityAt RWR Health, we connect outstanding leaders with career-defining opportunities.

We partner with forward-thinking Aged Care Organisations that are dedicated to continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and strong leadership — and this Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager role is a prime example.About the organisationOur nationwide aged care client believes safety and wellbeing are about people, not paperwork.

With more than 40 care homes and villages across New Zealand, they are proud to provide environments where their residents, whanau, and teams feel respected, cared for, and supported.About the JobThis is not your standard health and safety job.

As Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, you'll be at the heart of the People & Culture team, helping shape a workplace where safety is lived and breathed - not just ticked off a checklist.Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you'll partner closely with leaders and frontline teams to create a culture where everyone feels ownership of safety and wellbeing.

Some days you'll be influencing strategy at the executive table; other days you'll be side by side with care teams, finding practical ways to make their working lives safer and easier.Your focus will be on : Leading with purpose – Designing a health, safety & wellbeing roadmap that puts people at the centre.Inspiring culture change – Coaching, guiding, and encouraging teams to see safety as part of how they care for each other.Supporting wellbeing – Driving initiatives that promote both physical and mental wellbeing, so teams feel truly supported.Practical impact – Giving leaders and staff the confidence, tools, and know how to keep themselves and others safe every day.Learning and improving – Turning insights into action, making sure the organisation is always moving forward.About YouThis role will suit someone who thrives on connection, influence, and making a real difference.

You'll bring : A recognised Health & Safety qualification.Experience leading health and safety in a people centred, regulated environment (aged care, healthcare, or similar).

Strong knowledge of NZ H&S legislation, and the skill to turn compliance into meaningful, human focused action.The confidence to work at both strategic and hands on levels.Warmth, empathy and the ability to build trust and inspire change at every level of the organisation.In this position you will shape not just systems and processes, but the everyday experiences of people.

You will enjoy : The scale to make an impactThe closeness to feel valuedThe freedom to innovateThe chance to lead changeReady to Lead with Purpose?

If you're an experienced nursing leader with strong clinical knowledge, proven leadership, and a drive for quality improvement, apply today.RWR HEALTHIf this is not for you, please do check our website to see all of the positions we have available right now, this role not be ideal for you, but you have someone in mind that you feel could be perfect, please do let us know as we are offering $500 cash for you, should your introduction be successful with the opportunity. you would like to have a confidential chat on the phone to discuss either this role or your own job seeker adventure you can reach me using my contacts below.Ryan RobsonApply now or email your CV to

• a confidential chat, reach out to 021 288 1412

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