Team Leader - Health and Safety

Richmond, New Zealand

Reference: 6749810

  • Leadership opportunity
  • Base salary + Benefits
  • Hybrid work options
  • Relocation allowance if moving to the region
  • Full-time role based in Richmond

Join us in building a safer and healthier future for our community. Make a difference with your expertise and leadership skills.

About us:

Tasman District Council is committed to providing a safe thriving work environment. As Team Leader in Health and Safety, you will play a valuable role in supporting the health and safety of our people.

Things we will trust you with:

In this role you will influence and contribute to the strategic decision making on health and safety matters and supporting the Council to deliver its health and safety strategic plan. You will also lead and manage a dedicated team and deliver ongoing improvements to the Council's health and safety capabilities.

You will be responsible for:

  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring a programme of health and safety audits.
  • Developing and delivering education and improvement programmes.
  • Carrying out regular risk assessments, safety observations and leading any workplace investigations.
  • Coaching people leaders on good health and safety practices and ensuring appropriate systems are in the place.

Things you will be proud of:

We are looking for someone who has a recognised degree or graduate level qualification in health and safety and proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role. You will bring an in-depth knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and regulations.

Your strong analytical skills and ability to identify and mitigate risks will be key to this role alongside your problem-solving mindset. You will have experience engaging with a diverse range of people and stakeholders.

The Rewards:

  • Our benefits package is unique - you customise it to your preferences, options of extra leave, cash payout and additional KiwiSaver contributions.
  • Supportive work environment that includes health insurance, flexible/hybrid work options, and a day off on your birthday!
  • The climate, a beautiful coastline and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors are some of the main reasons why people choose to be here.
  • We are passionate about what we do and full of people who want to make a positive difference to the Tasman Community.

Up for the challenge? Apply today

Applications Close: 28 Apr 2025

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What to expect after you apply

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful.  If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team. 

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews.  For mid-senior level and team leader/manager roles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team.  Our interview questions are predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study. Recruitment begins in mid June. All applications must be submitted online via our Vacancies page between mid-June and mid-July each year.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring).

If you're an Engineering student interested in a Rivers Engineering career/Summer Student position, check out this website for more information - Careers | Resilient River Communities - Careers | Resilient River Communities (resilientrivers.nz).