Title:  Regional Safety Operations Manager

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

Veolia New Zealand is a leading provider of water, waste, and energy management solutions. Our activities include:  Water management: Operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution networks, and providing innovative water solutions for municipalities and industries across New Zealand, and Environmental services: Offering comprehensive waste management and resource recovery solutions, including collection, treatment, and recycling of various waste streams.

We are seeking an experienced Regional Safety Operations Manager to join our Compliance Division in Wellington. This key leadership role will drive strategic health and safety initiatives across our organization.

What's on offer

• Opportunity to influence safety outcomes in an industrial setting and work with a safety-focused executive to continue to be the region's premier water and wastewater treatment services provider.
• Real opportunity to make a difference in the safety culture within our organisation

What you'll be responsible for

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Lead and develop comprehensive H&S programs across multiple sites
• Drive cultural change and safety leadership initiatives
• Advise and collaborate with contract management teams
• Implement innovative health and safety strategies and systems

Operational Management:

• Maintain OHSAS 18001:2007 and AS/NZS 4801 certifications
• Develop and implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans
• Manage ACC Accredited Employer Program
• Lead investigations into incidents and near-misses
• Coordinate contractor/subcontractor health and safety

People Leadership:

• Manage and mentor H&S Advisors
• Review and update health and safety inductions
• Support health and safety representatives and committees
• Build and maintain relationships at all organizational levels

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with HSW Act and relevant legislation
• Provide quarterly performance reports against KPIs
• Maintain relationships with WorkSafe and regulatory bodies

What you'll need to be successful

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant degree/diploma in Health & Safety
• Significant experience in wastewater treatment or 3 water operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of OHSAS 18001:2007 and AS/NZS 4801 standards
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office Suite, Google Suite)
• Strong documentation and administrative capabilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Valid driver's license

Desired Attributes:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and influence skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills

A Veolia Career

• Strong focus on career development and training.
• Global career opportunities with a Global company.
• Generous employee share plan (discounted shares, share matching). 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support.

In this role you'll not only have the opportunity to build your career, but contribute to the success of the Veolia NZ business and sustainable 3 Waters solutions for New Zealand.

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. When you join Veolia, you become part of a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to achieving extraordinary results. 
You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented and intelligent professionals who are constantly pushing boundaries and accomplishing incredible feats.
At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with Disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

If you have the experience and are looking for a fulfilling career with a global organisation, then apply today!

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To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.