Health and Safety Manager

ATNZ is a leader in creating work-based training and apprenticeship pathways in New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing sectors.   We are New Zealand’s largest employer of apprentices in the engineering trades. We are a passionate team of people who take great pride in supporting our learners to reach their full potential.  

With a focus on personalised service and innovative use of technology, ATNZ plays a critical role in developing talent to meet New Zealand’s growing demand for skilled, passionate, high performing workers in the engineering and manufacturing sectors.   

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead our safety culture and ensure the wellbeing of our staff and learners across the country.

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you’ll be the organisation’s health & safety lead - setting strategy, improving systems, and supporting a culture where safety and wellbeing are central to everything we do.

You’ll work closely with leaders, ATNZ Account Managers, and our host companies, ensuring ATNZ meets its responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Pastoral Care Code of Practice. This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role where you’ll coach, influence and lift safety capability across our teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

Developing the ATNZ H&S strategy and business plan alongside the CEO

Keeping our H&S management systems up‑to‑date, compliant and best‑practice

Leading incident reporting, investigations and driver behaviour monitoring

Coordinating audits of host workplaces and ATNZ learning environments

Ensuring effective H&S inductions for staff, learners and host companies

Leading the Health & Safety Committee and championing a strong safety culture

Providing regular reporting, trend analysis and recommendations to the Board

Delivering and developing training, online modules and toolbox talks

Supporting managers to embed safe work practices

Leading serious harm investigations and identifying root causes

Driving continuous improvement and promoting proactive risk management

What You’ll Bring

Relevant Health & Safety qualification

At least 3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety management role

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to influence, coach and engage people at all levels

Confidence interpreting legislation and applying best‑practice H&S systems

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, experience with systems Vault and Safety Culture would be an advantage

A collaborative, proactive mindset with a passion for wellbeing and safety

Why Join ATNZ?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with heart. We make a real difference in people’s lives by creating learning pathways that lead to rewarding futures.  

We offer a great working environment with a family feel.

On top of that, we provide:

Competitive remuneration

Fully subsidised life insurance

Paid day off on your birthday

Paid charitable work day

Flexible working with some work from home available

While this role is based in Auckland, we are open to considering regional candidates for the right person.

You must be a permanent resident or New Zealand citizen to apply for this role.

To find out more about us, visit www.atnz.org.nz 

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