Health, Safety and Wellbeing Leader
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Leader
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and exceptional Leader with a passion for Health, Safety & Wellbeing to join our Christchurch team.
This role will be responsible for the management of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing function within the Hospital, and will actively support and coach our H&S representatives. This role sits within our Hospital Leadership Team, implementing our national strategy and working alongside the National Health & Safety team.
Providing technical leadership, expert advice, and practical support will be integral to ensure that the hospital health and safety programme is high functioning. Through influence and partnership, this role will cultivate active participation, leadership and accountability of all team members and contractors.
We are a positive, kind, industrious and fast-moving team, who are people focused, with a good sense of humour! In this warm and friendly environment, we are doing complex work and have big ambitions with a vision driven by change. So, we are seeking a bright, hardworking, adaptive and energetic individual, who cares about people, is motivated by continuous improvement, and enjoys helping and teaching others.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Desirable Skills and experience
- Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role
- Demonstrable experience being responsible for full HS&W Management System
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to lead, influence and provide expertise in health and safety best practice
- Expert level of understanding of the HSWA 2015, and other associated regulations, codes of practice, standards, and guidelines
- New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety (Practice) Level 3/tertiary qualification
- Established skill in building and maintaining relationships with people, forging valuable partnerships across business areas, functions and stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to critically appraise information, including data and translating this to succinct communications for variable audiences
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Funded Health Insurance
- Christmas and New Year breaks
- Wellbeing programme
- Opportunities for development and career progression
- Opportunity to be part of Southern Cross networks and committees eg. Hauora Māori, Sustainability & Rainbow Community
- Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.
Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.
Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.
We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.
If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
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