Health & Safety Operations Manager

At Napier City Council, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced Health & Safety Operations Manager to help create a workplace where our people, contractors and visitors can work safely and confidently every day. Working alongside leaders, teams and contractors, you'll champion practical health and safety solutions, strengthen our safety culture, and help ensure health and safety is simply part of how we work. This is a hands‑on operational leadership role where you'll provide expert advice, coaching and guidance, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure Council continues to meet its legislative obligations while striving for best practice. You'll join our collaborative People & Capability team, where we partner with leaders across the organisation to support our people and create positive workplace experiences. Together, we're committed to building a culture where safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement go hand in hand. The Opportunity This is an influential operational leadership role where you'll combine technical expertise with people leadership to strengthen health and safety performance across Council. You'll work closely with leaders and teams, using your experience to coach, influence and support practical solutions that make a real difference. As our Health & Safety Operations Manager, you will: Lead and develop a high‑performing Health & Safety team that delivers practical, customer‑focused support across Council. Provide expert operational advice, coaching and guidance to leaders, teams and contractors on health and safety matters. Lead the ongoing development and continuous improvement of Council's Safety Management System and associated frameworks. Ensure Council meets its health and safety obligations through effective systems, monitoring, reporting and compliance. Support and lead incident, hazard and near‑miss investigations, ensuring meaningful learning and continuous improvement. Champion a proactive reporting culture where health and safety conversations are encouraged, supported and acted upon. Drive contractor health and safety performance, including contractor engagement, audits and risk management. Analyse health and safety data and provide meaningful reporting and insights to the Chief People Officer and leadership. Build organisational capability through coaching, facilitation and practical health and safety education. Lead operational initiatives that strengthen Council's health and safety culture and drive continuous #J-18808-Ljbffr