National Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us 

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is an aspiring Tangata Tiriti organization.  This means being an exemplar in building honourable kawanatanga and respecting and acknowledging Tino Rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua. We want to ensure our values and pou (Māori succeeding as Māori, Pacific people thrive, and our whanau with lived experience and diversity) are brought to life in our mahi. 

We are a proud national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing and housing services. We believe that everyone can live full and rich lives in their communities of choice. 

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role 

Jump in as the leader of our Health, Safety & Wellbeing team in either Christchurch or Wellington, where you'll be at the forefront of our safety and wellbeing journey!  Your passion for building an inclusive and innovative workplace along with your strong partnering skills will drive key initiatives that achieve outstanding wellbeing outcomes for all. 

You will lead with purpose, embracing our values to inspire continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing. This includes: 

• Partnering closely with our clinical and quality teams to lead the development of a HSW vision and strategy alongside the implementation of a robust health and safety management system
• Providing leadership that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and a deep commitment to safety
• Championing multidisciplinary projects and programs, such as the psychosocial critical risk assessment and control implementation program
• Spearheading the design and development of an impactful employee wellbeing program 

He kōrero mōu | About You 

We are looking for someone with: 

• A post graduate degree in occupational health and safety, social work, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years' experience working in a similar health and safety leadership role
• A proven track record of successfully leading health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives in a comparable setting
• Strong industry knowledge and an established network of key contacts in the sector 

Ko tā mātou mahi | We offer 

Join a team that champions positive culture, collaboration, and fun! With three wellbeing leave days and flexible working arrangements, we place your health and work-life balance at the forefront. We celebrate every success and support your growth—personally and professionally. 

While we are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, we are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not currently have the right to legally work in Aotearoa. 

Make a real impact with your leadership—apply today!   

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