Health & Safety Business Partner- Fixed Term

September 23, 2024

Lyttelton Port of Christchurch

Lyttelton

OTHER & FULL TIME

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join our team at LPC on a 6-month, fixed term contract.
Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea
When opportunity arises, we must be ready to strike before it passes
Employee Benefits:

Attractive salary
Based in Lyttelton with an office outlook second to none
Free car parking

About the role
As a Health and Safety Professional, it is crucial that you can influence outcomes that are aligned with the Health and Safety strategy.
The Health and Safety team support the operational leaders in the reduction of operation risk and promotion of Safe Production. A strong focus on a positive safety culture and health and safety execution. The role will foster the development of an engaged and high performing workforce leading by example to influence, challenge and act as a trusted leader and adviser to the respective business unit.
About you
You will be a health and safety professional with experience working within a heavily unionised environment. You will be strong at maintaining key stakeholder relationships and will act as a trusted advisor to the Container Operations business unit. You will enjoy working in a collaborative team and have a strong focus on continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will also possess the following skills:

Holds a tertiary qualification in a relevant field
Proven experience and success in leading change and driving a continuous improvement culture
The ability to collaborate and influence leaders at all levels, employees, unions and other key stakeholders to ensure the continued improvement in health, safety and learning performance
The ability to use sound health and safety expertise to generate, evaluate and act on strategic options and opportunities
Integrates qualitative and quantitative information to draw accurate conclusions
Knowledge of the New Zealand Health and Safety legislation and regulations
Solid understanding and experience leading risk management processes
Experience in business improvement frameworks and techniques for developing ongoing productivity and efficiency gains

About LPC
We are Lyttelton Port Company (LPC), the largest Port in the South Island, committed to Leading the Way for our people and our region.
With a focus firmly on the future, LPC is a vital link in both Canterbury and the South Island's supply chain. We are a company focused on our people and have a passion to strengthen our position as a key hub port in the global transport network. Simply put, we ensure the essential goods and services our region need are delivered every day.
Who we are and what we're here to achieve: this is an exciting time to join LPC. Our purpose is to facilitate the sustainable trade for Canterbury, with sustainability and the safety of our people at the centre of everything we do.
Pre-employment Tests
LPC require all successful candidates to complete a Pre-employment Medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol Test, Pre-Employment Ministry of Justice Check, a TORO check and a Pre-employment ACC Check.
Eligibility
Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is a pre-requisite for the role.
Apply for this role
If you're up for the challenge, please hit the apply button now.
Applications close Wednesday 9th October. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closed date. This means we reserve the right to close a job advert before the advertised close date.
For further information, please email recruitment@lpc.co.nz.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available