Posted: 19/08/2025
Closing Date: 16/09/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Auckland
Job Category: Construction, Architecture & Interior Design
Mō mātou | About us

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mō te tūranga | About the role
We seek an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our team to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety systems across the Museum. You will foster a proactive and inclusive safety culture, promoting accountability and learning. You will consider the Museum’s unique operational and heritage context while providing expert advice across all Museum functions. This is a full-time and permanent role.

The role responsibilities include:

• Leadership and Policy Development
• Operational Risk Management
• Training, Capability and Culture
• Contractor and Site Safety Oversight
• Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance
• Collaboration and Engagement

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant work experience, and be an active member of HASANZ, NZISM or similar
• 2+ years working experience as a leader in the Health & Safety field, in an operational environment
• Detailed knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and particularly Hazardous Substances Regulations 2017
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Museum Standards Scheme
• Experience in risk assessments and the development and monitoring of risk controls
• Knowledge of what good health and safety practices and performance looks like
• A good working knowledge of health and safety management systems
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a cross-department environment
• Effective organisational and communication skills
• Ability to establish, build and maintain great relationships both internally and externally, establishing trust and credibility
• Strong computer skills particularly with the Microsoft Office suite

• Leadership and Policy Development
• Operational Risk Management
• Training, Capability and Culture
• Contractor and Site Safety Oversight
• Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance
• Collaboration and Engagemen