Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
In this pivotal role youll support the development and implementation of our Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Management System. Youll design and improve processes develop standards and guidance and ensure our systems are aligned with leading practices such as ISO 45001 and ISO 45003.
Youll also play a key part in integrating HSW into core business activities supporting governance reporting and contributing to wellbeing initiatives.
Youll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure our HSW management system is current relevant and effective - helping everyone go home safe every day.
To be successful in this role you will bring a commercial mindset to your work and bring forward pragmatic solutions. You will ideally have a strong drive to enhance work processes focus on the things that matter and keen to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Ō Pūkenga What were looking for
Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but dont worry if you dont tick every box):
You will demonstrate knowledge of or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Mō mātou About Us
The purpose of our group is to:
Providemodern fit for purpose people and safety related systems processes and services for Waka Kotahi as an enabler of capabilities needed now and in the future so we can make better business decisions deliver all our functions and achieve our strategy.
Leadthe strategic priority of making a step change in culture and leadership.
He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou So why join us
At NZTA youll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here - valued respected and empowered to bring your whole self to work.
From five weeks annual leave through to Life Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees you will be well looked after here. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy healthy and high-performing environment. We take a principle-based approach to flexibility that enables our people and their People Leaders to discuss and agree the arrangements that work best for the individual the team and the organisation. And whether its on-the-job experience signing up to a course coaching opportunities or secondments to other roles within NZTA you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential.
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply
Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Rā Katinga Applications close:
31 October 2025For further information email:
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
Required Experience:
Senior IC