Director: Wellbeing and Safety
Full Time, Permanent
Tēnā koutou katoa
Be a part of a dynamic organisation in New Zealand’s tertiary education system – placing ākonga (learners) at the very centre.
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
The safety and wellbeing of our kaimahi (staff) and ākonga (learners) is paramount, and one of the most important elements of the culture at Otago Polytechnic / Te Kura Matatini ki Otago.
In this leadership role, you will drive the growth and development of our wellbeing and safety culture, and the health and safety capability of OP’s staff and learners, as well as lead the implementation of our health and safety strategy.
Ko wai koe | About you
What you’ll bring to enable your success in this role:
· A genuine passion for wellbeing, health and safety, backed up with a track record of success in implementing strategy and culture change.
· A collaborative, approachable style and the ability to build meaningful relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
· Experience in leading the health and safety function in a multi-site, multi-disciplinary organisation, and
· A depth of knowledge and practical application of the Health and Safety at Work Act, combined with a broad range of best practice health, wellbeing and safety expertise.
Whilst an understanding of the tertiary education sector would be advantageous, experience in the health, construction, engineering, manufacturing, and/or outdoor education industries would also be useful.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Max Sims 0800 762 786 or max.sims@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 28 January 2025.
