Health and Safety Manager

Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service, to help create a thriving community where people love to live, work, and play. We make a difference in our community and our work is underpinned by our values of be the customer, think excellence, do the right thing, be integrity and lead together.

Greymouth is a great lifestyle choice for families, and we want you to experience everything this beautiful part of New Zealand has to offer. From its stretches of untamed beaches and surf breaks, secret fishing spots, native rainforests, to its cafes, markets, and open traffic-free roads - you'll be joining a vibrant laid-back community at the heart of the West Coast.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flexibility with the way you work.
• A competitive remuneration package.
• A commitment to supporting you to grow and develop.
• A central location close to mountains and the sea!

About the role

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for leading and embedding a proactive health, safety, and wellness culture across all Council functions. This role sets the strategic direction for Health and Safety (H&S), while also being actively involved in operational delivery. It provides expert guidance to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), managers, and staff to ensure compliance with legislation and to drive continuous improvement.

This position requires a flexible individual who can move seamlessly between hands-on operational tasks and higher-level strategy, ensuring both day-to-day compliance and long-term cultural development.

Skills and Experience for the role:

• Degree/Diploma in Health and Safety (or working towards)
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its amendments
• Experience developing, implementing, and using H&S systems, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to work with all mindsets, to enable outcomes.
• Sound understanding of risk management and its application
• Confident in training facilitation and presenting to groups
• Willingness to question the status quo
• Self-managed and can take the initiative
• Flexible, adaptable, and enjoys challenge and change.

Applicants must have residency or valid working rights to work in New Zealand.

How to apply

If you're ready to take that next step in an exciting and rewarding career, apply now!

Applications can be submitted to hr@greydc.govt.nz or for further enquiries, contact Sarah Hawkins on 027 204 2029 for a confidential discussion.