Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner
profilegroup ·www.profilegroup.co.nz
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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
About You
What’s on Offer
Apply now online or contact Isabella for a confidential chat
Contact isabella@profilegroup.co.nz
021 220 9987
#SCR-isabella-redmond-1
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
#SCR-isabella-redmond-1
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Who is hiring for the Health, Safety & Wellness Business Partner role?
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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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