National Health and Safety Support Business Partner

• This role can be based at any Health NZ location
• Permanent, full-time position
• Collaborative team who deliver 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

The Health and Safety Programme Business Partner provides senior advisory and operational leadership in the design and delivery of national health and safety programmes. Reporting to the National Programme Development and Delivery Manager, the role ensures programmes meet Health NZ's standards and legislative requirements, and are effectively implemented across regional and district levels.

This position is responsible for overseeing systems and processes related to national programmes, including risk management, performance monitoring, and reporting. The Business Partner works collaboratively with health and safety teams to ensure initiatives align with strategic priorities and support continuous improvement across the organisation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This is a national role and can be based at any Health NZ location.

The Health and Safety team plays a vital role in ensuring consistent, high-quality service across all district sites, shifts, and professional groups. Working remotely, 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 services nationally.

About you

You bring up to 10 years of experience in health and safety delivery, with a strong track record of implementing strategic programmes, managing compliance, and influencing stakeholders—ideally within healthcare or similarly complex environments. Your expertise spans serious incident investigations, risk management, and coaching others in health and safety roles, all underpinned by a deep understanding of legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, ACC AEP, and ISO45001.

You're a confident communicator and strategic thinker, able to navigate ambiguity and change while maintaining focus on outcomes. Your ability to build strong relationships, provide expert advice, and contribute to business cases makes you a trusted partner across all levels of the organisation. You're committed to continuous improvement and bring a calm, collaborative approach to fostering a culture of care and excellence.

You also demonstrate a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pae Ora principles, with cultural awareness and a commitment to equity. Your planning, analytical, and communication skills—combined with resilience and adaptability—position you to lead and support national programmes that make a meaningful impact.

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

This is a national role and can be based at any Health NZ location, there is a 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 Novermber 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.