Health & Safety Business Partner

Worker Type:

Permanent

Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

We're building something new and exciting. Our newly formed Leadership, Culture & Wellbeing team is at the forefront of shaping a positive organisational culture through a strong health and safety lens. This isn't just about compliance - it's about creating an environment where people feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

As part of this tīma (team), you'll help embed health and safety principles and leadership capability into everything we do, driving initiatives that foster trust, collaboration, and care across the organisation. If you're passionate about making a real impact on culture this is your opportunity to be part of a team that's redefining what health and safety means for the future.

It is an Auckland or Wellington based tūranga (role) with hybrid working – three days in the office (one being a Tuesday) and two days with the option of working remotely.

Mō te Tūranga | About the tūranga

We spoke with our Head of Health and Safety (who you will report to), who let us know the following about the tūranga:

What does a day in the life of a Health & Safety Business Partner look like?

• First point of contact for health and safety queries across the business.
• Upskilling H&S Representatives and People Leaders.
• Undertaking incident investigations, injury management and projects to uplift H&S maturity.
• Supporting the business with key risk controls management.

What is the tīma culture and environment like?

We live and breathe our values at BNZ and take the wellbeing of our people seriously. We are a supportive Health, Safety, Culture & Wellbeing tīma who mahi (work) hard with a mission to uplift maturity but don't take themselves too seriously at the same time

What do we want you to know before you apply?

• You will need a great understanding of NZ H&S Legislation and risk management in practice, particularly critical risk assessment.
• Having experience with Ecoportal is an advantage, as is the ability to write health and safety documentation
• You will have detailed understanding and experience of ACC partnership programme audit.
• You will have a detailed understanding of injury management processes and working with TPAs.

In addition, the ability to engage, motivate and work collaboratively with key stakeholders is a must.

What will success look like for the candidate in this tūranga?

Uplifting maturity with key stakeholders, identify and implementing process improvements to make things as simple but effective and safe as practicable.

What attributes will this person have in order to be successful?

We are looking for a self-starter who has strong problem-solving and time management skills.

You will be able to juggle many priorities and build strong relationships. You will be influential with the ability to lead and coach others that are part of the project tīma.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications Friday 16th January 5pm. Due to the Christmas break, there may be a delay in responding to your application.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

This is an exciting opportunity to join us We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many."

Closing Date: 16 January 2026

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.