Health and Safety Manager

Lead Change. Build Culture. Make a Real Impact.

We’re looking for a seasoned Health & Safety leader to step into a pivotal regional role, leading delivery across the lower South Island. This is an opportunity to shape and strengthen a safety function that already has strong foundations-but is at the beginning of an exciting growth journey.

You’ll be stepping into a senior leadership role where your ability to build relationships, coach developing teams, and drive cultural change will be just as critical as your technical expertise.

About the Role

As the Regional Health & Safety Manager, you will:

• Lead a team of 6 across the lower South Island, including Business Partners, Advisors, and senior capability
• Own the delivery of the Health & Safety programme, aligning national strategy with local execution
• Provide trusted, strategic advice to senior operational leaders
• Champion a proactive, culturally focused approach to safety in complex, high-risk environments
• Drive continuous improvement, compliance, and performance outcomes

This role currently reports to the GM, with future alignment likely into a regional leadership structure.

Your Environment

• Work within a dynamic setting involving a diverse range of individuals
• Support two distinct locations with different operating strategies
• Join a team with strong retention but developing capability, requiring a hands-on, coaching-led leadership approach
• Be part of a function focused on practical delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cultural maturity

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Delivery
• Risk, Compliance & Performance
• Build strong Stakeholder Engagement
• Drive culture & Change

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years in Health & Safety, including 5+ years in leadership roles
• Experience in complex and regulated environments
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver programmes at scale
• Strong coaching and mentoring capability-this team needs a leader who develops people
• Confidence operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
• Excellent communication, influencing, and decision-making skills

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of NZ H&S legislation and compliance frameworks
• Experience with incident investigation methodologies (e.g. ICAM)
• Understanding of safety systems, audits, reporting, and behavioural safety

Why This Role?

• Shape the future of a growing H&S function
• Take on a role with real influence at senior leadership level
• Lead a team where your coaching and mentoring will have visible impact
• Be part of an organisation committed to safety, culture, and continuous improvement

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Thrives in change and building environments
• Enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on leadership
• Is passionate about people, culture, and safety outcomes
• Knows how to lead in complex, high-risk operational settings

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take on a role where you can truly influence outcomes, develop people, and build a strong safety culture-we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Liam on 022 400 4144 for a confidential conversation.

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