Team Manager, Health and Safety

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We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

The Team Manager, Health and Safety plays a vital role in protecting our most valuable asset – our people. This is a critical role to ensure our people remain safe and well protected in the workplace.

As the Team Manager, Health and Safety, you will lead, manage people, plans and resources to support the implementation and management of health and safety risks across the Ministry. You will provide expert advice and support to staff and key stakeholders across the Ministry including training, incident management, engagement (through tools, resources and self-service options) and reporting to build overall health and safety capability and maturity.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here. 

About you | Mōhou ake

We’re looking for a motivated, safety-conscious individual to lead our small but dedicated Health and Safety team.

You will have the ability to support the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies to reduce the Ministry’s health and safety risk profile, while working within the Ministry’s risk management framework.

You will also offer:

• Sound team leadership experience.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in developing, monitoring, improving and maintaining functional workflows and processes.
• Experience in, and working knowledge of the health and safety legislation
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Pou Rangatōpū keeps the Ministry safe by delivering essential Ministry-wide statutory and corporate functions. Te Pou Rangatōpū also delivers improvements to how the Ministry works, so we can achieve our priorities.

The People, Sustainability and Place division combines people services to attract, develop and retain talent, with sustainability, security, property and facilities, travel and fleet functions to lead the organisation’s approach to acting more sustainably in creating a safe work environment that enables employees to do their best work.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Emma Wright - Manager, Workforce Design, Capability and Wellbeing at emma.wright@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Friday 30 May 2025.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.