Safety & Wellness Lead

Job No: ADC26
Location: Ashburton

  • Take the lead and drive our safety & wellness activities.
  • Thrive in a diverse, stakeholder-centric role.
  • Be part of a team that values doing what’s right, working as one, respecting every voice & making it happen.

 

What the job involves

This critical role will develop and implement effective systems and initiatives that will focus on advancing the safety and wellbeing of our people. With the incumbent moving into another exciting opportunity, the successful applicant will need to continue to promote and grow our safety culture and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

 

Utilising your excellent communication skills will be key, while supporting and coaching both managers and team members to find solutions that improve both how we work and what we offer as an organisation. Strong written and analytical skills are also advantageous, as this role will report to elected members on a 6-weekly basis.

 

Your enthusiasm and commitment to this role will drive high levels of employee engagement and will result in best practice becoming our BAU.

 

It is highly unlikely that any two days will be the same due to the breadth of Council’s activities and workforce which includes horticulturalists, librarians, water rangers, lifeguards, civil defence volunteers, engineers and accountants, to name only a few. So, to succeed in this role you will need to be proactive and results-driven, enjoy task diversity and want to be the lead in safety and wellness within an organisation of 300+ employees.

 

For more information about this role please view the position description – click here

 

Who are we looking for?

A professional with a diverse range of skills and experience who has a positive outlook on life and prides themselves on providing high levels of service to others.

 

Relevant tertiary qualifications are preferred but having hands on experience in a diverse environment and current knowledge of health and safety within NZ is essential.

 

What we can offer you

You will be part of the People & Capability team who are dedicated to the success of our organisation plus our new building will provide a work environment that will be the envy of most. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance and further develop your career through on the job and external training opportunities.  

 

For more information on our benefits click here.

 

About Us

We are proud to provide services and support to one of New Zealand’s fastest growing and thriving communities. We have a diverse and passionate workforce of over 300 employees spanning all Council activities and we are dedicated to delivering only the best to our community. If you wish to find out more, watch our Recruitment Video.  

 

Click on the APPLY button to submit your application now or see our website for more information. For a confidential chat about the role please contact Katie Perry, P&C Manager, on 021 2611 277.

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If you're interested in joining a dynamic local government organisation that offers its people rewarding and varied opportunities, we'd really like to hear from you. We provide services and support to one of New Zealand's fastest growing and thriving communities. With a fast paced and changing community, we have an array of interesting projects and initiatives going on. With a diverse and passionate workforce of 300 employees spanning all Council activities, we're dedicated to delivering only the best to our community. Joining Ashburton District Council will not only give you the chance to make your mark within our organisation, it will also enable you to contribute to Ashburton District becoming a better place to work, live and do business. Working in a friendly atmosphere, you'll be supported and encouraged to enhance and further your career. Our values are all about doing what's right, making things happen and working as one team and respecting every voice so if we sound like the type of organisation you want to join, I encourage you to get in touch with us.