Manager HSWA Regulatory Operations - Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Napier or Nelson

Our Vision - Preventing Harm, Saving Lives, Securing our Future.

Our values are about who we are as individuals, and the behaviours we expect from each other, in and outside Maritime NZ.

Care | Kia Tika - We care for each other and do the right thing

Connect | Kotahitanga - We unite in a common purpose

Courage | Kia Māia - We are brave, capable and confident 

Mō tō mātou Rōpū | About the team 

On 1 July 2024, Maritime NZ's existing Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) designation was extended to include work at New Zealand's 13 major ports.

The HSWA Regulatory Operations team has been established to enable Maritime NZ to achieve excellence in delivering its functions as a designated HSWA regulator. The team will play a critical role leading Maritime NZ's strategy for regulating ports and harbours, engaging with port and industry stakeholders, and driving a significant uplift in the health and safety performance of the maritime and port sectors.

Te tūnga | The role

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Regulatory Operations and a member of the Regulatory Operations Senior Leadership Team, the role is responsible for leading a national team of HSWA specialists.  Based in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Napier or Nelson, key accountabilities include:

• Leading the development and delivery of Maritime NZ's Ports and Harbours strategy

• Planning and leading a HSWA regulatory programme aligned to harm prevention programmes and delivered across Maritime NZ teams

• Leading the new HSWA Regulatory Operations team to ensure exceptional regulatory delivery, setting team expectations and building on our positive, inclusive and collaborative working culture

• Building HSWA capability across Maritime NZ's frontline teams to ensure they can effectively undertake HSWA-related activities

• Leading engagement with industry and other key stakeholders to influence improved health and safety outcomes

Nōu te rourou | What you bring 

We are seeking candidates with excellent people leadership skills, strategic capability and a track record of building highly engaged and successful teams. The role requires broad HSWA and regulatory knowledge and experience, preferably within high-risk industrial environments with a strong harm prevention focus, and advanced understanding of best practice health and safety and risk management.

You will be an excellent relationship builder and networker who can influence and build credibility, and create positive impact across a range of stakeholders. You will also have proven ability to think at a system-wide level and translate ideas into future-focused actions. Candidates must be willing and able to work in a culturally safe and respectful manner, being mindful of the cultural diversity of the industry and having regard to Te Ao Māori and Treaty of Waitangi principles.

We have a great culture, and strive for regulatory excellence with a comprehensive work programme supporting our journey. The work we do is meaningful and matters. If you're someone who wants to make a real, positive difference with the work you do, this might be the senior leadership role you're looking for!

Mōu | For you  

Maritime NZ recognises and respects te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with Māori to build strong, meaningful and enduring relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.   

We aim to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported with a sense of belonging. We encourage our people to actively contribute to our workplace culture where we all thrive and authentically live our values. 

Upon joining us you'll receive a full range of benefits including Income Protection and Life Insurance so check out our full range on our careers page to find out more about why we love working here. 

Salary range $161,542 - $197,440 depending on skills and experience + superannuation.  

Applications for this role close on Friday 4th October 2024.

This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours). Please note you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered. 

We are unable to accept applications via email. If you have any questions please e-mail jo.attewell@maritimenz.govt.nz.