Wellbeing & Safety Manager

EIT | Te Pūkenga is proud to celebrate 50 years of service to Te Matau-a-Māui and Tairāwhiti. We have a long-standing commitment to supporting the success and wellbeing of ākonga, whānau, and our wider communities. Founded on strong relationships with iwi, hapū, industry, and business, we’re a trusted regional partner delivering quality learning that reflects the aspirations of our people. Our campuses and regional centres are places of belonging, learning, and innovation. As we look ahead to the next 50 years and beyond, we focussed on empowering Ākonga to realise and exceed their potential.

Our values underpin everything we do:
• Herea te tangata – value and respect others.
• Herea te mana – uphold dignity and the mana of others.
• Herea te pono – act with integrity.
• Herea tō momoho – pursue success.

Marking our 50th anniversary as a significant milestone, we’re now looking to the future, inviting driven, innovative thinkers to join our whānau and help shape the next chapter of our story.

We offer more than just a day job, rather, we offer the chance to grow and thrive. You’ll have access professional development, stretch projects, and pathways for formal study and research. We support your growth with great tools, strong workplace culture, and flexible working options. You’ll enjoy our stunning Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti campuses, with onsite cafés, and wellbeing benefits including EAP, fitness subsidies, volunteering opportunities, and more.

We are searching for a Wellbeing & Safety Manager to support a proactive culture of health, safety, and wellbeing across the organization.

• Location: Hawkes Bay
• Team: Wellbeing & Safety, Rohe 2 
• Arrangement: Full time, Permanent 
• Reporting to: Wellbeing and Safety Lead - Rohe 2 

The Wellbeing & Safety Manager plays a key role in compliance, manages risk, and supports a safe and healthy environment for all employees, students, contractors, and visitors. Additionally, this position plays a key role in strategic planning, policy development, and continuous improvement of wellbeing and safety systems, while providing senior-level advice and guidance on wellbeing and safety matters.  

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Qualifications & Experience: Relevant tertiary qualification in Health & Safety or Wellbeing, professional accreditation preferred, and a minimum of 2 years in a senior health and safety role.
• Leadership & Compliance: Proven experience in leading cultural change, embedding best practices, and strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation.
• Skills & Attributes: Strategic leadership, excellent communication, high-level analytical and problem-solving abilities, and strong project management skills.
• Cultural Competence: Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, understanding of vocational education sector reforms, and experience advocating for te reo, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori.

Position Description: See Attachment.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience by clicking ‘Apply Now’. This will link you through to this role on our careers site.  If you have any questions, please email: peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.

Ngā mihi, we appreciate the time you’ve taken to learn more about us and encourage you to apply if this opportunity aligns with your skills, values, and aspirations. Join us in shaping the future of education in Te Matau-a-Māui and Tairāwhiti, where your mahi can make a lasting impact for ākonga, whānau, and communities.