Health, Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner

About the role 

With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it’s our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy. 

We are seeking a highly engaged Health, Safety and Well-Being Business Partner to join our dynamic team.  

Partnering with our Operations Teams you will bring your Health, Safety & Wellbeing expertise to help us ensure great safety outcomes. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Operations Leadership team, providing expert guidance on health and safety (H&S) matters. 
• Deliver H&S work plan, aligned with Auckland Airport’s overall safety strategy. 
• Promote a culture of proactive risk management and continuous safety improvement. 
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits for engineering projects, maintenance, and infrastructure works. 
• Lead or support investigations into operations-related incidents, near misses, and safety breaches. 
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and airport operations teams to integrate safety into all operations activities. 
• Champion a people-first mindset across engineering teams and contractors. 
• Prepare H&S performance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies. 
• Stay updated on global best practices in health and safety for aviation operations. 
• Identify and implement new technologies or methodologies to enhance safety performance. 

What you’ll bring to the role 

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let’s Go | Karawhiua – How we act.

To ensure your success in this role, you will need: 

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience 
• 5+ experience in HS&W roles is required, experience specialising in an operations environment will be extremely valuable 
• NZISM membership and HASANZ registration desirable 
• A strong leader and team player, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functional lines 
• Sound business writing and verbal communication skills 
• A customer-centric mindset coupled with excellent relationship-building skills 
• Demonstrated success in influencing change and effecting good outcomes 
• Ability to think strategically and manage business complexity 
• Sound working knowledge of relevant legal frameworks in New Zealand 

About us 

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. 

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand. 

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life. 

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act. 

Apply today 

It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy. 

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.   

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the closing date of the advert. 

Attention Recruitment Agencies: Auckland Airport has a Direct Sourcing model and at this point in time we will not require any recruitment agency support for this role. 

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