Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Security Lead, Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Join the People and Culture team as Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Security Lead, based in our Wellington Office.
Reporting to our Manager, People and Culture (P&C) with a dotted line reporting to the DCE as Chief of Security, this permanent role owns and develops the strategy and plans for all health, safety wellbeing and security initiatives across the Commission. You will also be responsible for the successful implementation, monitoring and reporting of these initiatives.
The salary band for this role is $124k-$151k.
About you | Mōhou ake
As an experienced Health & Safety/ Security professional, you will have the ability to build strong relationships across the Commission and bring key stakeholders on a health, safety and security improvement journey. You will enjoy working in a diverse, fast-paced, busy environment. You will contribute to a constructive, positive and collaborative work environment.
What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana
- Provide specialist expertise and support to enable health, safety, wellbeing and security practices to be embedded in how work is designed and performed.
- Manage and maintain all health and safety management systems.
- Lead the return-to-work process and return-to-work reporting for our people.
- Develop and maintain procedures to monitor and measure service delivery for injury and claims.
- Driving continual improvement in health, safety and wellbeing.
- Provide reporting as required to stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū
- Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent work experience in Health, Safety, and Security practice.
- Experience within a similar health, safety, and security role.
- Experience with practical application of the Health and Safety at Work Act, security regulations, and other relevant legislation and regulations.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
About the Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri
The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in parliamentary elections.
Here's your chance to contribute to New Zealand's democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda. It's an exciting and varied role within a team which is committed, supportive and hands-on.
On top of this we provide benefits including flexible working options, including work from home, parental leave topped up to 100% of your salary for 6 months, 4 % employee contribution to KiwiSaver and 5 weeks annual leave as standard.
Why join the Electoral Commission?
The Commission is building an inclusive strength focused culture where diversity is encouraged and valued and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations and identities. We want to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We are happy to discuss what works for you. You will join a team who are here for the right reasons, and we are passionate about what we do.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To apply, go to the electoral website(external link) and submit a tailored CV and cover letter outlining your reasons for joining the Commission, highlighting relevant skills and experience.
The closing date for the role is Sunday 8th September.
You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@elections.govt.nz