Director Health, Safety and Security Assurance

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent Full Time
Wellington Based
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
The Director Health, Safety & Security Assurance is a critical leadership role for the Ministry, given our prioritisation of the health and safety of our people, and the members of the public who visit our premises.
This role advises the Ministry's Strategic Leadership Team on the vision and strategic direction for health and safety, in line with the Ministry's risk appetite, and legislative obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
The role provides high quality advice and assurance to support the Strategic Leadership Team's fulfilment of their obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act and all other legislative requirements relating to health, safety, and wellbeing.
The Director Health, Safety & Security Assurance leads the assurance and management of health and safety risk and associated controls across the Ministry, including assuring operational security processes at our courthouses.
This is a pivotal collaboration and influencing role across the Ministry. You will be responsible for ensuring excellent working relationships across all teams with responsibilities for health, safety and security assurance and risk management. You will also role model and drive a Ministry-wide culture that embraces industry good practice and the ongoing maturing of the Ministry's approach to health and safety.
For a detailed outline of the Director Health, Safety and Security Assurance role's key responsibilities, please see the attached position description.
Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful in this position, you must have a valid New Zealand Government security clearance at TOP SECRET level, as well as:

- Experience in leading a health and safety function within a large and complex organisation, and embedding health and safety practice within frontline operations.
- Deep experience working with, and being a trusted health and safety advisor to, executive teams.
- Strong senior leadership experience including people management, coaching and capability development.
- Deep experience in strategic and operational business planning and change management.
- Strong knowledge and experience in industry good practice health and safety maturity frameworks, critical risk identification and management, governance reporting and assurance practice.
- Proven experience in internal and external stakeholder management coupled with strong influencing skills.
- A reputation for sound judgement, political nous and implementable advice.

Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
The Health Safety and Security Assurance business unit supports the Ministry's leaders and kaimahi to put health and safety at the heart of everything they do. The business unit leads the development of health and safety strategy and policy, in consultation with Ministry leaders.
The business unit ensures that health and safety activities are integrated into all Ministry workplaces and workplace practices. They do this by using the right information to identify potential threats and emerging risks and provide expert advice so that our employees have the right information at the right time to manage risk and do their job effectively.
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

- 4.6 weeks annual holiday leave
- Leadership development, workshops, wānanga and seminar opportunities
- Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $175,308 and $226,440 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/Apply
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