Occupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)Full timeReporting to the Chief Assets and Operations Officer, and leading a dedicated team to drive initiatives, the role is charged with accountability for developing then implementing strategies for Health, Safety, and Business Risk that align with our business strategy and commitment to community safety. In doing this, the role will:Develop and implement a business risk strategy that aligns with operational goals, helping us foresee and navigate potential risks.Champion proactive risk management, embedding robust practices across the organisation.Lead initiatives to enhance health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring our commitments to regulatory requirements.Shape Environmental & Sustainability Strategy, protecting the environment for future generations.Oversee Business Continuity and Crisis Management plans, ensuring MainPower is prepared and resilient in any scenario.About you:We would love to hear from you if you have a passion for helping shape a safer, greener future for North Canterbury. You will not only be an experienced Health and Safety leader who has worked in a high-risk environment, additionally you will have:A relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent) and extensive experience in safety and risk leadership.Proven experience as a Health and Safety leader in a high-risk environment building and implementing risk strategy and frameworks.Be an exceptional communicator with the ability to inspire, lead and engage with internal and external customers.Practical knowledge in business continuity, quality assurance, and compliance.A commitment to environmental and social responsibility that aligns with our values.Previous experience in a utility network is desirable.MainPower requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test.To apply for this position, you must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.What's in it for you:We value and support all our employees by offering a 'family feel' culture and community focused environment. We work in a purpose-built modern office and offer our staff free parking on site. In addition to our wellbeing programmes our teams can access:Nine-Day Fortnight OptionSubsidised Health InsuranceSubsidised Gym MembershipProfessional DevelopmentRecognition ProgrammesWhy work for us:Our people are critical in ensuring that we deliver on our vision. At MainPower, we deliver value by providing a safe, secure, and reliable electricity distribution network for our local community. We are committed to developing a strong workplace culture where people are supported, empowered, and provided the tools required to deliver in their roles. Our values reflect how we interact with each other, our community, and our customers.How to apply:We assess applications as they are received so click 'Apply' to submit your application today. If applying through Seek please visit our careers site to download a full position description.MainPower welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing opportunities for all our people.
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