Manager HSE

Manager HSE Invercargill New Zealand

• Lead HSE outcomes at a flagship aluminium operation influencing safety performance and culture at NZAS (Tiwai Point)
• Shape and strengthen a high-performing safety culture partnering closely with operational leaders across a complex industrial environment
• Enjoy a sought-after South Island lifestyle with affordable living short commutes and world-class nature on your doorstep
• Join a global leader with genuine career pathways where your impact is recognised and your development is supported

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto it begins with you.

As a Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Leader you will play a critical role in driving a safe compliant and high-performing operation across your region of accountability. You will lead the delivery of HSE systems processes and programs that effectively manage risk enhance capability and support continuous improvement.

Reporting into senior leadership you will influence across the business and lead a team to embed a strong safety culture aligned to Rio Tintos values and standards.

What youll bring

• Demonstrated experience leading HSE functions in complex operational or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of health safety and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to implement HSE systems policies and procedures that drive compliance and performance
• Experience analysing incidents identifying trends and implementing improvements to prevent recurrence
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing and coaching teams
• Ability to influence engage and build trusted relationships with stakeholders across all levels
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on risk management and operational excellence

What we offer

• A leadership role with the opportunity to influence safety outcomes at scale
• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives
• Career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• A strong focus on safety wellbeing and inclusion
• Access to industry-leading training tools and systems
• Flexible work options and a supportive team environment

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore aluminium copper diamonds and other minerals and materials needed for the global energy transition and sustainable development.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe respected and valued. We believe diversity strengthens our teams and drives better outcomes.

Where youll be working

This role is based in Invercargill New Zealand supporting operations at New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) at Tiwai Point.

Located at the southern tip of the South Island Invercargill offers an exceptional lifestyle with easy access to some of New Zealands most stunning natural environments including Fiordland Stewart Island and the Catlins. With affordable living short commutes and a strong sense of community its an ideal location for those seeking both career opportunity and lifestyle balance.

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About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore copper aluminium critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people communities and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental social and governance standards. But we cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples women the LGBTQIA community mature workers people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race gender nationality ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.