Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead to shape and embed our HSW strategy across Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education. Based in Christchurch, you will work closely with senior leadership and staff nationwide to create a safe, healthy and supportive environment for our Deaf learners, their families and our team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the organisation’s health, safety and wellbeing strategy.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with WorkSafe NZ and Ministry of Education regulations.
• Lead policy updates, deliver training programmes and produce regular HSW reports.
• Maintain incident reporting systems, emergency procedures and return-to-work processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to promote a culture of safety and wellbeing.
• Support staff wellbeing through the Employee Assistance Programme and related initiatives.

Required profile

• A Level 7 qualification (or higher) in Health & Safety or Human Resources, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of experience in a health and safety role, preferably within education or the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in NZSL or a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with health, safety and wellbeing reporting systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead HSW initiatives in a mission-driven organisation supporting the Deaf community.
• Professional development and career growth pathways.
• Flexible, collaborative workplace with locations in Auckland and Christchurch.