Health & Safety Operations Manager

Join our team at Napier City Council and lead the way in ensuring a safer workplace for all. We're looking for an experienced Health & Safety Operations Manager who's passionate about driving excellence, creating a positive safety culture, and ensuring compliance with top-tier standards.

This is a true operational role supporting our leaders and teams, to ensure health & safety is part of our daily business and ensuring we meet our regulatory standards and strive for best practice. You will provide expert advice & coaching, develop safety strategies, and promote reporting of incidents and hazards. You'll also support investigations, manage the Safety Management System, and provide key data to the Chief People Officer.

As part of the People & Capability Team, you'll deliver customer-focused H&S services and contribute to a culture of safety and wellbeing.

As our Health & Safety Operations Manager , your key responsibilities will include:

Lead and develop a high-performing, competent team with a focus on stakeholder/customer engagement and solutions.
Provide direction and support in line with Council policies, ensuring a customer-focused regulatory approach.
Handle recruitment, onboarding, and staff development, including coaching and mentoring.
Empower employees by delegating responsibilities, setting clear goals, and providing regular feedback.
Lead performance management through KPIs, feedback, and regular reviews.
Improve and maintain the Health & Safety (H&S) system and frameworks to ensure high performance.
Provide practical, hands-on technical advice on health and safety matters.
Ensure Council complies with all occupational health and safety laws and maintains a safe work environment.
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic and operational H&S initiatives.
Promote a culture of reporting incidents, hazards, and near-misses, and support teams in investigations and outcomes.
Take responsibility for a core element of the Council's Safety Management System.
Facilitate and support H&S management, team development, and small group coaching.
Oversee contractor H&S performance, ensuring they meet Council requirements, including audits and risk management.
Focus on improving contractor and supplier performance, working to meet and exceed safety standards.

About You:

Ideally a relevant qualification equivalent to NZQA Diploma Level 6 and/or related experience.
5+ years operational experience in the field of health & safety.
Collaborative working style and ability to influence without authority.
Team Management skills.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

About Us

Join the dynamic team at Napier City Council, where we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and sustainability, while delivering exceptional customer and community service. As one of Napier's most sought-after employers, we offer more than just a job. How about exclusive retail discounts, discounted medical insurance, and a generous 5 weeks of annual leave after just 2 years of service?

We're not just any employer - we're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our commitment to inclusivity extends to our recruitment process, where we strive to break down barriers and create an environment where every employee can flourish and bring their best. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to ensure a smooth application or interview process, please let us know. Our dedicated People & Capabilities department is here to make reasonable adjustments, ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment experience for all.

Before joining our team, our preferred candidates will undergo thorough pre-employment screening. Rest assured, this includes drug testing to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Some roles may also require health screening.

At Napier City Council, we play a vital role in Civil Defence emergencies, and that means everyone on our team may be called upon to support the response. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of our exciting team at Napier City Council. Apply today and discover a rewarding career where your skills and contributions are valued.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see the full job description.
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