Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
- Highly varied and interesting role leading our Health and Safety and Security teams
- Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
- Wellington location preferred but open to considering other locations for the right candidate
Mo te turanga | About the role
Reporting to the Deputy Director-General Organisation Support, the Director Health Safety and Security will oversee and lead DOC's health, safety, and security strategy across all DOC's operations. You'll lead a geographically dispersed team dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our staff, contractors and volunteers, while also safeguarding our facilities and operating environments.
The position will be focussed on:
- Lead an integrated and collaborative organization-wide health, safety, and security framework aligned with DOC's values and regulatory obligations
- Oversee a comprehensive critical risk management programme - including, emergency management, and business continuity planning
- Provide expert leadership to a national team of health and safety, injury management and security professionals who support a widely distributed operational workforce
- Collaborate effectively with leadership, stakeholders and external agencies to ensure compliance, alignment with best practices, and responsive decision-making
- Deliver expert guidance, training and support to embed risk-informed behaviour and knowledge throughout the organization
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
If you have some of the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:
- Significant strategic leadership experience in health and safety and/or security -ideally within a complex, highly operational and dispersed workforce and environment
- Proven ability to lead dispersed teams across diverse and remote locations
- Deep understanding of New'Zealand's health and safety legislation (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act) and relevant international best practices - tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety desired
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
- Strong skills in risk assessment, emergency management, and business continuity planning.
- Sound understanding of the impact DOC and the wider public sector/government has on the Maori Crown relationship, and the obligations of the Crown under the Treaty of Waitangi
Ideally, this role will be based in Wellington. However, we're open to candidates located elsewhere in New'Zealand. Since the role requires regular travel, it would be best suited to someone based near one of our hub cities and within easy reach of a major airport.
The salary range for this position is $206,880 - $284,460 with the starting salary of the successful applicant based on their relevant skills and experience.
Me he patai ano, whakapa mai | For further enquiries, contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor, [email protected].
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What's in it for you?
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.
Submit a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai with your preference.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
