Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner

profilegroup ·www.profilegroup.co.nz

Location Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation operating within a dynamic, project based environment. With a strong focus on quality, people, and performance, they are committed to building a culture where safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everything they do.

They offer a collaborative leadership team, a forward thinking approach, and the opportunity to make a real impact across the business.

About the Role

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving health, safety, and wellness strategy across the business. As a trusted partner to both senior leaders and frontline teams, you will play a pivotal role in embedding a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
You’ll be involved at both a strategic and hands on level, influencing decision making, supporting project delivery, and ensuring health and safety practices are effectively implemented across sites and operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and implement the organisation’s Health, Safety and Wellness strategy
  • Partner with leaders and operational teams to provide practical, risk-based advice
  • Drive a strong safety culture and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Oversee risk management processes and ensure critical controls are in place and effective
  • Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, and organisational learnings
  • Manage and continuously improve health and safety systems and processes (IMS/HSMS)
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring ISO and legislative compliance
  • Analyse performance data and provide insights to inform decision-making
  • Support contractor and supplier health and safety management
  • Ensure compliance with New Zealand health and safety legislation and industry standards
  
About You
  • Proven experience in a Health & Safety advisory or business partner role
  • Strong knowledge of NZ health and safety legislation and best practice
  • Ability to influence, coach and build strong relationships across all levels
  • Experience working in operational or project-based environments (e.g. civil, construction, infrastructure)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights
  • Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach
  • Relevant H&S qualification (necessary)
  
What’s on Offer
  • Opportunity to step into a strategic and influential role
  • Work across a diverse and dynamic operational environment
  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
  • Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
  • Competitive salary + car!
  
Apply now online or contact Isabella for a confidential chat 

Contact isabella@profilegroup.co.nz 
021 220 9987

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Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner role?
profilegroup is hiring for the Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner job located?
The Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner role with profilegroup is based in Christchurch, NZ.
Is the Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at profilegroup.
What experience level is the Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner role?
The Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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