Health and Safety Business Partner

About the Company At Mackenzie District Council, we are dedicated to working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our community. We believe in fostering an environment where each team member plays a crucial role in making our district an exceptional place to live, work, and play. We are currently exploring innovative ways of working together to enhance our services and impact. About the Role We are seeking a Health and Safety Business Partner to provide outstanding leadership in health, safety, and wellbeing across the Mackenzie District Council. This role is vital in ensuring that our employees at Team Mack feel safe, happy, and supported in their work environment. You will be instrumental in promoting and embedding a strong safety culture throughout the organization. As the Health and Safety Business Partner, you will serve as the primary resource for health and safety guidance for both management and team members. Strong relationship-building skills, excellent communication abilities, and technical expertise are essential for providing sound advice to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, as well as other team members. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting audits, and reviewing and developing systems, policies, and procedures. You will also champion employee wellbeing and create initiatives that best support Team Mack. A genuine passion for health and safety will be key to advancing our practices at Mackenzie District Council. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and experience: - A relevant tertiary qualification in Health and Safety - A minimum of three years of experience in a related field or similar role - In-depth knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and other relevant legislation - Proven ability to perform well under pressure and maintain strong organizational skills - Experience in developing and implementing Health and Safety Management systems - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong professional judgment and decision-making abilities - A clean full driver's license is essential, as you will need to travel between our Twizel and Fairlie offices This is a permanent, part-time position, requiring 32 hours of work per week, based out of our Fairlie office. Benefits At Mackenzie District Council, we offer a range of benefits to our employees, including special leave for attending dental, legal, or specialist appointments, a fuel card, retail discounts, and a weekly fruit basket, among others. To view the position description, please copy and paste the following URL into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/798049_JobDesc.pdf We invite you to apply now and become part of our close-knit team, along with the broader Team Mack. Applications will close at 5 PM on Friday, 19 September 2025. For further inquiries, please contact Nicole Colvill at 027 217 6858 or via email at nicole.colvill@mackenzie.govt.nz.