Manager Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Christchurch City Council, Central City, KY, United States
About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
Reporting to the GM Corporate Services/Chief People Officer, the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team plays a critical role in enabling Christchurch City Council to deliver for our city safely and sustainably. The team partners closely with leaders, managers and staff across the organisation and our People & Capability unit to enable and embed a proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture that supports our people and the communities we serve.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
As Manager Health, Safety & Wellbeing, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) framework. You’ll lead a team of HSSW advisors to continuously improve HSW practices in line with legislative requirements while enabling and strengthening organisational HSW leadership across a wide range of organisational services and activities.
Key priorities of the role include:
Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of the Council’s HSW strategy and management systems
Providing advice and visible HSW leadership to the Executive Leadership Team, managers and Council committees
Championing a positive health safety, wellbeing and risk‑aware culture across a large, complex organisation
Overseeing HSW advisory, incident, risk and audit processes, including high‑consequence events and ACC Accredited Employer Programme requirements
Building strong internal and external relationships, including with WorkSafe NZ, ACC and sector partners
Leading an enabling HSW team, in collaboration with our People & Capability services, towards positioning those leaders responsible for HSW in their teams and services.
This is a senior leadership role where your impact will be felt across the organisation and the city.
You’re an experienced health and safety leader who can think strategically, drive pragmatic operational practice across a complex organisation, lead people with confidence, and influence at senior levels. You bring a balance of strong technical expertise and pragmatic, relationship‑based leadership.
You’ll also bring:
A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
At least 10 years’ experience in a health and safety environment, including 5+ years in leadership roles
Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
Proven experience driving performance improvement, organisational and team cultural change and continuous improvement
Confidence engaging with diverse stakeholders and navigating complex organisational environments
A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, bicultural practice and the Council’s values
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave
Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at
jobs@ccc.govt.nz .
Position details
Hours of work – 37.5‑40 hours per week
Position – Permanent, full time
Location – This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary – Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Closing Date – 12/05/2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
Where it's possible to love what you do.
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Reporting to the GM Corporate Services/Chief People Officer, the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team plays a critical role in enabling Christchurch City Council to deliver for our city safely and sustainably. The team partners closely with leaders, managers and staff across the organisation and our People & Capability unit to enable and embed a proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture that supports our people and the communities we serve.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
As Manager Health, Safety & Wellbeing, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) framework. You’ll lead a team of HSSW advisors to continuously improve HSW practices in line with legislative requirements while enabling and strengthening organisational HSW leadership across a wide range of organisational services and activities.
Key priorities of the role include:
Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of the Council’s HSW strategy and management systems
Providing advice and visible HSW leadership to the Executive Leadership Team, managers and Council committees
Championing a positive health safety, wellbeing and risk‑aware culture across a large, complex organisation
Overseeing HSW advisory, incident, risk and audit processes, including high‑consequence events and ACC Accredited Employer Programme requirements
Building strong internal and external relationships, including with WorkSafe NZ, ACC and sector partners
Leading an enabling HSW team, in collaboration with our People & Capability services, towards positioning those leaders responsible for HSW in their teams and services.
This is a senior leadership role where your impact will be felt across the organisation and the city.
You’re an experienced health and safety leader who can think strategically, drive pragmatic operational practice across a complex organisation, lead people with confidence, and influence at senior levels. You bring a balance of strong technical expertise and pragmatic, relationship‑based leadership.
You’ll also bring:
A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
At least 10 years’ experience in a health and safety environment, including 5+ years in leadership roles
Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
Proven experience driving performance improvement, organisational and team cultural change and continuous improvement
Confidence engaging with diverse stakeholders and navigating complex organisational environments
A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, bicultural practice and the Council’s values
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave
Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at
jobs@ccc.govt.nz .
Position details
Hours of work – 37.5‑40 hours per week
Position – Permanent, full time
Location – This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary – Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Closing Date – 12/05/2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
Where it's possible to love what you do.
#J-18808-Ljbffr