Safety and Wellness Lead
Leading the safety and wellbeing of our people, building a legacy for the future.
At Everest, we are all about people. We work with our clients and candidates to build great relationships so we can match the right person to the right role.
Here’s our latest opportunity!
About the business
Titia te pou, whakairo te pou.
Ko te pou nui, ko te pou roa.
Ko te pou pokeka, ko te pou a Taane.
Taane te waiora, Taane te waananga, Taanei i te Pupuke.
POU Limited was established through the relationship agreement between Genesis and the Raahui Pookeka marae collective of Waahi Pa, Te Ohaki Marae, Kaitumutumu Marae, Taupiri Marae, Matahuru Marae, Te Kauri Marae and Waahi Whanui Trust.
POU Limited is 100% committed to the growth and prosperity of Raahui Pookeka – Huntly and the local community surrounding the Huntly Power Station. POU Limited is an employer that values its people and place and provides opportunities and partnerships to train and develop the team to reach their full potential.
About the role
The primary function of the Safety and Wellness Lead is to drive the development and delivery of best work practices to continuously improve the health, safety, wellness, and team culture strategy in alignment with the NZ safety legislation and the current and future needs of POU Limited.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and maintain a strong health, safety, and wellness culture across the POU Limited Team
- Work collaboratively and collectively with the site leaders and POU Limited leadership team
- Lead incident investigations, risk reviews, corrective actions, outcomes, and safety and wellness reporting
- Lead and facilitate training workshops on safe operating procedures, industry-standard updates, health and safety meetings, and site toolbox meetings
- Monitor and inspect compliance requirements for safe handling and storage of hazardous substances and chemicals
- Develop and coordinate wellness events such as health screenings or other educational health promotion initiatives
- Monitor and report on the safety and wellness progression of the Team
- To contribute to a team culture that creates opportunities for future generations
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience or relevant qualifications in health, safety, and wellness practices
- Understanding of te reo me ona tikanga and a te ao Maaori worldview
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build rapport and relationships
- Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proven facilitation skills
- An eye for detail in continuous improvement and quality focus across legislation and people management
Confidential enquiries can be made to Helen on 027 267 9725.