Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is a hapū of Ngāti Whātua. We live in and around the Tāmaki isthmus. We hold to our mana motuhake, our history, our culture, our identity, and our reo. Our whakapapa traces to Tuperiri and the hapū Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, and Te Uringutu.

We are tangata whenua in Tāmaki. Our authority over land and sea rests on take tupuna, take raupatu, ahi kā, and tuku whenua.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust looks after the collective affairs of our hapū. We have more than 8,000 registered members across Aotearoa and overseas. Ōrākei Marae is our cultural hub.

Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri describes the protective reach of our ancestor across our rohe.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Security Manager to lead our approach to keeping people and places safe. This role ensures that systems, training, and kaitiaki practices are connected and effective, so that kaimahi and whānau feel secure and supported across all sites.

The role provides strategic advice and leadership across health, safety, and emergency management, ensuring Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei meets legislative obligations, responds effectively to risks and incidents, and builds a strong culture of safety and wellbeing.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) or related field.
• Proven experience in health, safety, and security management.
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, emergency planning, and risk management.
• Experience developing and implementing organisational HSE frameworks and policies.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice and build capability across an organisation.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance.
• Strong communication and cultural competency.

Desirable

• Experience working in an iwi or te ao Māori context.

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga 
• Respect
• Resilience
• Whānau outcome focused
• Collaboration
• Cultural Understanding

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and implementation of health, safety, and security strategies, policies, and frameworks.

Provide expert HSE and emergency management advice to senior leaders, boards, and kaimahi.

Build organisational capability and deliver training programmes.

Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks, incidents, and near misses.

Oversee health and safety reporting systems and compliance requirements.

Lead Health & Safety Committee hui and engage with external agencies as needed.

Mentor and support health and safety representatives and team members.

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Police Vetting Report
• Qualification Check 
• Driver’s Licence Check

Apply Now

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any questions about the role please email: peopleperformance@nwo.iwi.nz

If your skillset isn't a perfect match for the job requirements but you are passionate and willing to undertake further training, please apply.

We will be reviewing applications and undertaking interviews ahead of the closing date, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application!