About us:
Tūhoe Te Uru Taumatua stands at the intersection of tradition and progress, rooted deeply in Tūhoe values and dedicated to fostering the wellbeing of our Iwi. Tūhoe - Te Uru Taumatua exists to implement a concerted effort toward raising Tūhoe lifestyles. Our work is guided by our core values, derived from our rich history and Whakapapa, and our commitment to Tūhoetanga and Te Mana Motuhake ō Tūhoe. We are a values-driven, collaborative team always thinking of our future within a constantly evolving environment of today.
Working with Te Uru Taumatua offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to blend today's challenges with the responsibility of equipping future generations. You will work in an environment that values humble courage, future-focused vision, and an exceptional work ethic dedicated to the wellness of others.
Job Description
About this role:
The Health & Safety Manager plays a critical role in shaping and enhancing a proactive health & safety culture, reflective of Tūhoe vision and values, across our organisation. This position is responsible for driving continuous improvement through a robust safety framework, managing agreed strategic safety project initiatives and contributing to the overall safety strategy. The Health and Safety Manager will be a champion of safety change management, fostering an environment of ongoing learning and safety excellence.
What we are wanting to see:
Deep understanding of Tūhoe vision and values coupled with the ability to adapt and align core Health, Wellbeing and Safety knowledge within an Iwi context that supports the delivery of organisational goals and objectives.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You:
Holds a relevant Health & Safety qualification
Proven success in leading and managing teams
Experience in manging safety-related projects
Proven ability to drive change, including safety culture transformation
In depth knowledge of best practice safety systems and frameworks in safety-sensitive environments.
Advanced understanding of health and safety legislation
Strong skills in incident investigation
Proven ability to train and coach others in health and safety practices
Proficient in trend analysis and identifying areas for improvement
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate and influence
Highly organised with a systematic approach to tasks
Personal values align with Tūhoe - Te Uru Taumatua
What we Offer:
Real opportunities for growth and development
Supportive, collaborative team
Competitive salary
Long service leave
Plenty of challenge!
We welcome applications from a diverse range of people. If you would like to have an informal chat with our People & Development team about this role, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to give us a call on 07 312 9659 or email recruitment@ngaituhoe.iwi.nz
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
