Manager Health & Safety

Te Papa is looking for a Manager Health & Safety to join our truly iconic New Zealand institution. Te Papa's mission is to understand the past, enrich the present, and meet the challenges of the future. More than just the national museum that houses New Zealand's treasures, Te Papa is a place where stories come alive, communities connect, curiosity is sparked, and visitors from around the world experience the rich heritage and culture of Aotearoa. At Te Papa, every visitor experience, exhibition, event, and behind-the-scenes operation relies on people feeling safe, supported, and empowered. This is where our Manager Health & Safety plays a pivotal role. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Manager Health & Safety will be responsible for leading and evolving Te Papa's overarching health and safety framework. In addition to developing policy, monitoring and evaluating performance, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, the role will lead the development and delivery of programmes that build understanding, capability, and confidence in health and safety across the organisation. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, championing a culture where wellbeing is woven into everything we do and where every kaimahi, contractor, volunteer, and visitor can feel secure and cared for. The successful candidate will have: A tertiary qualification (specialist H&S qualification preferred) 10+ years of experience in health and safety, ideally within a complex operational environment (experience with hazardous chemicals preferred) Extensive knowledge of the New Zealand legislative environment, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, ACC requirements, and relevant industry standards and guidelines Strong communication skills, with a focus on influencing, coaching, and building trusted relationships The Manager Health & Safety will be a visible and influential leader, helping to foster a culture where people look out for one another, take shared responsibility for safety, and continuously seek better ways of working. Through your leadership, you'll help ensure that everyone who works at or visits Te Papa can enjoy and contribute to this extraordinary institution with confidence. For more details, please refer to the attached Position Description. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, based at Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken. The starting salary will be between $111,509 to $132,418 based on skills, experience and internal relativities. Applications close: Tuesday 1 September 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr