Health and Safety Business Partner - Multiple Health NZ locations

• There are multiple roles across multiple Health NZ locations 

• Permanent, full-time positions 

• Collaborative team who delivers effective and efficient health and safety support 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.  

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.  

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.  

About the Role 

As a Health and Safety Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting safe, healthy workplaces across your district. Reporting to the District Health and Safety Delivery Manager, you'll provide senior-level advice and hands-on leadership to help teams meet Health NZ standards and industry best practice. 

You'll work closely with operational managers, occupational health teams, and other safety professionals to embed a strong safety culture, drive national and local initiatives, and support continuous improvement. You'll also coach and mentor junior health and safety practitioners, helping build capability and confidence across the district. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

We have multiple roles available across all Health NZ locations. 

The Health and Safety team plays a vital role in ensuring consistent, high-quality service across all district sites, shifts, and professional groups. The Health and Safety team works within HealthNZ sites. Team members collaborate to deliver effective and efficient health and safety support tailored to the unique needs of each area. This is a dynamic, purpose-driven team who are committed to maintaining safe environments and supporting frontline services across the district. 

About you 

You're a seasoned health and safety professional with up to 10 years of experience, ideally in healthcare or a similarly complex environment. You hold a relevant qualification in Health and Safety (or equivalent experience), and you've worked with the ACC Accredited Employer Programme (AEP), the Health and Safety at Work Act, and ISO45001 standards. You're confident navigating risk, coaching others, and influencing change—bringing a calm, collaborative approach to building a strong safety culture. 

You also understand the significance of Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and you're committed to equity and inclusive practices. You're comfortable working in diverse settings and bring cultural awareness, adaptability, and strong communication skills to everything you do. 

Please refer to the Position Profile for more information on what we're looking for in the successful applicant. 

Working for Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.     

How to Apply 

We have multiple roles across all Health NZ locations, there is a dedicated section on the application for you to outline your preferred location, please also include your preferred location in your cover letter.  

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by midnight 30 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ruth Greening at ruth.greening@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.