Health, Safety

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead
Auckland Kindergarten Association | Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki

Auckland Kindergarten Association | Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki has been supporting tamariki and whānau across Tāmaki Makaurau since 1908. Today, with 112 kindergartens and KiNZ centres, we remain committed to excellence in early childhood education and to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all that we do.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead to guide and grow our organisation wide approach to health, safety and wellbeing.

Auckland Kindergarten Association | Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki seeks an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead to champion a proactive, inclusive and collaborative safety culture across all our services.

**About the Role**

This is a key leadership position within our People & Capability team. In this role, you will:

- Lead the development and implementation of the health, safety and wellbeing strategy aligned to our organisational priorities.
- Provide expert advice, guidance and coaching to leaders across all levels of the organisation.
- Lead and support a dedicated Health, Safety & Wellbeing team to deliver high-quality, consistent services.
- Strengthen capability through training, development and clear systems that support safe work practices.
- Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and other relevant legislation.
- Drive continuous improvement through effective reporting, risk management, data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
- Build collaborative relationships with external partners such as WorkSafe, ACC and professional networks.
- Support our commitment to a bicultural approach by ensuring health, safety and wellbeing practices reflect and honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

**About You**

You will bring:

- Significant experience in a senior health and safety role within a complex organisation.
- Strong working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and contemporary safety practice.
- Experience leading people, building capability and managing programmes of work.
- Confidence in data analysis, incident investigation and improvement methodology.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and support at all levels.
- A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- A relevant tertiary qualification and a clean, full driver's license.

**Why Join Us?**

At Auckland Kindergarten Association | Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki, you’ll be part of an organisation with deep community roots and a genuine commitment to positive outcomes for tamariki, whānau and staff. We are value driven, future focused and proud to be a bicultural organisation that places people at the centre of everything we do.

You will have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, strengthen wellbeing across a large network of services and contribute to the long-term sustainability of a trusted organisation.

If you are ready to make a difference and lead health, safety and wellbeing across a large, community-focused organisation, we would love to hear from you.

**Applications close on 17th December 2025 at 12pm (unless filled earlier).**

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work permanently in Aotearoa New Zealand.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 23492-
- Posted on- 12 Dec 2025-
- Closes on- 17 Dec 2025 12:00-
- Location(s)- Auckland Central-
- Expertise- Health, Safety & Wellbeing-
- Job level(s)- Experienced 5 years +, Management-
- Work type(s)- Permanent