Health and Safety Manager - Operations NZ

A once in a lifetime leadership opportunity to join a Global Advisory business, supporting local NZ businesses in their time of need.

Employment Relations and Work Health and Safety

Permanent / Full Time

New Zealand - North Island

Up to $145,000 + Profit Bonus & Benefits

At Peninsula, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company – our people stay because they are rewarded, valued and trusted to make an impact. Backed by one of the world's largest privately-owned business services groups, we're a market leader in HR, Employment Relations and Health & Safety advisory.

We support tens of thousands of businesses in the ANZ Region, giving them the tools, advice and confidence to manage their people and safety. Our business is growing fast, financially strong and backed by decades of success and innovation. As our success continues to soar, we’re expanding our H&S leadership team to meet the growing demand for our services—and we want you to be part of this exciting journey with us!

What you'll be doing:

Lead and develop a team of Health & Safety Consultants and Advisors, providing coaching, mentoring and day-to-day operational support.
Drive performance by managing workloads, KPIs, service standards and assessment completion timeframes.
Review and quality assure client assessments, reports, action plans and risk management documentation.
Partner with the Head of Health & Safety NZ to support workforce planning, team development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Travel across New Zealand when required to attend client meetings, support service delivery and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

We're looking for:

Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership or management role.
Strong working knowledge of New Zealand Health & Safety legislation and best practice frameworks.
A recognised Health & Safety qualification and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance client needs, compliance requirements and business objectives.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A collaborative and solutions-focused approach with a genuine passion for helping clients succeed.

Why Join Peninsula:
As a Global Advisory brand, you will be joining a business with local impact and endless career opportunities. Some of the Peninsula Perks include:

Enhanced Leave: Jump to 25 days annual leave after your 2-year anniversary.
Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the business with an annual bonus.
Super Service & MVP Awards: Earn $1000 and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.
Career Pathways: Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into management, training and beyond!
Health & Wellness: Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more!
Social Club: Enjoy monthly events to stay connected and have some fun along the way!